Zero Trust.
Executed in the Right Order.
Required under
EO 14028 • OMB M-22-09 • DoD DTM 25-003 • DoD Zero Trust Strategy • CISA ZTMM v2.0
Your next audit, proposal, or leadership review will ask for evidence.
Why Organizations Choose AISE
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IRS: Identity governance supporting 110,000+ users with successful GAO, FISMA, FedRAMP, and TIGTA audit outcomes.
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SEC: The assessment results gave leadership the evidence to fund a multi-year Zero Trust program of record, turning a compliance exercise into an approved investment.
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DLA: Identity modernization supporting 200,000+ identities with major reductions in outages and support burden.
Who This Is For
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Federal agencies and program offices required to demonstrate Zero Trust maturity under EO 14028, OMB M-22-09, or DoD DTM 25-003
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DoD prime contractors and subcontractors whose proposals require demonstrated Zero Trust maturity evidence, especially under active or upcoming solicitations
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CISOs and Zero Trust program leads needing a defensible baseline
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Program executives who need to answer "where are we on Zero Trust?"
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Security architects building or validating a Zero Trust roadmap
Typical triggers
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You're under a Zero Trust mandate with a compliance deadline and leadership wants more than a status update.
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Leadership asked for a Zero Trust brief and you don't have defensible data to back it up.
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An IG, GAO, or FISMA review is approaching and you need documented, framework-aligned evidence, not a narrative.
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You're preparing a proposal that requires demonstrated Zero Trust maturity, and activity alone won't satisfy evaluators.
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Your last assessment was a static report that went nowhere and you need something that actually drives progress.
If You Can't Answer These Questions Today, You're Exposed
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Show us your Zero Trust maturity against OMB M-22-09 and CISA ZTMM.
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Which capabilities block FY targets?
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What roadmap justified this investment?
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How are you measuring progress?
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What evidence supports your maturity claims?
The question isn't whether you have a Zero Trust program. The question is whether you can prove where you stand, what you've completed, and what comes next. In a federal environment, unsupported maturity claims eventually become audit findings, stalled proposal evaluations, or unfunded program lines.
In a Constrained Budget Environment, Sequence Matters
Most organizations don't fail because they lack tools. They fail because they buy capabilities in the wrong order.
The value isn't simply maturity measurement. It's investment sequencing.
AISE helps organizations:
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prioritize investments
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identify dependency chains
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avoid premature purchases
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justify budgets
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phase implementation
Stop-gate logic prevents you from investing in advanced capabilities before foundational ones are in place.
Dependency-aware sequencing shows exactly what needs to happen before what
Traditional Approach
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$250K–$500K
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4–8 months
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consultant-heavy
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static report
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limited reusability
AISE
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faster baseline in 90 days
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repeatable maturity cycles
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platform-supported evidence
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roadmap and scoring
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continuous governance
AISE is the System of Record for Zero Trust Investment Governance
What the Free Baseline Tracker gives you:
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A pillar-by-pillar baseline maturity score (Phase 0) across all Zero Trust pillars — your starting point before a full assessment.
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Takes 30–60 minutes — answer 8–10 Yes/No questions per pillar, auto-scored
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A starting point you can take to leadership or use to anchor a roadmap conversation
What the AISE Platform delivers:
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Complete CISA / DoD-aligned baseline across all pillars
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Automated gap analysis with weighted priority rankings
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Phased roadmap with timed milestones and effort estimates
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Continuous re-assessment each cycle until you reach Optimal / Advanced
Establish Your Free Baseline
Answer 8–10 Yes/No questions per pillar across all Zero Trust pillars. Auto-scored. Takes under an hour. We'll also send the AISE Zero Trust Maturity Platform overview so you can see what full platform access provides.
We give you the baseline tracker free because we know what you'll find when you run it. And when you see your scores, you'll understand exactly why the full platform exists.
Most teams that run the baseline tracker find it surfaces gaps they didn't expect. When that happens, we're here to help you figure out what to do about it. After you download, you can book a 20–30 minute call to discuss full platform access.
Clarity Guarantee
The AISE Clarity Guarantee Complete your first full assessment cycle. If you don't walk away with a clearer, more defensible picture of your Zero Trust posture than any assessment you've done before, we keep working with you at no additional cost until you do. No time limits. No fine print.
What Full Platform Access Delivers
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Comprehensive maturity evidence
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Less burden on staff
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More time for decisions
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Prevent mis-sequenced investments
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Roadmaps leadership can defend
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Progress evidence every cycle
How AISE Works
Zero Trust Maturity: An Iterative Journey
The Complete Platform to Assess, Improve, and
Advance Your Zero Trust Maturity
Baseline Assessment
Establish Your Starting Point
Establish your current Zero Trust maturity across all pillars. Full scoring, gap identification, and stop-gate analysis delivered.
Gap Analysis & Priorities
Know Where to Focus First
Automated gap analysis pinpoints capability deficiencies with weighted priority rankings. Know exactly where you stand and what matters most.
Strategic Roadmap
Plan Your Path Forward
Receive a phased implementation roadmap with timed milestones, implementation effort estimates, and resource requirements - tailored to your organization.
Execute & Track Progress
Drive Continuous Improvement
Dashboards track milestone completion, maturity gains, and implementation effort throughout each improvement cycle.
Re-Assess & Advance
Validate Improvement
Clone prior assessments to measure gains accurately. Identify the next set of gaps. Launch the next cycle. Repeat until target maturity level is achieved.
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Continuous Zero Trust Maturity & Governance
Iterative. Measurable.
Outcome-Driven.
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Aligned to DoD ZTA and CISA Zero Trust frameworks.
AISE maturity results dashboard - scoring across all Zero Trust pillars
Assessment comparison and progress tracking - maturity progression toward Advanced Level 2.
Know Exactly Where You Stand
Current maturity by pillar and capability - scored, not estimated.
See What's Blocking You — and What to Fix First
Every capability gap surfaced, with the dependencies that drive priority.
A Phased Plan Leadership Can Approve and Fund
Sequenced milestones, maturity targets, and progress tracking across every cycle.
Justify Every Dollar Before You Spend It
Relative effort and impact per initiative - so you invest in the right sequence, not just the loudest request.
Walk Into the Leadership Brief Ready
A 20-minute executive deck built from your assessment results - customized, not generic.
How Organizations Access AISE
Available as annual software subscriptions and services bundles (self-hosted or SaaS)
Purchasable through:
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GSA MAS
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SBA 8(a)
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MDA SHIELD
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Teaming arrangements with primes
Free Baseline Tracker
Practitioner License
Enterprise License
Pillar-level baseline scores (Level 1 only)
All maturity levels
Automated gap analysis
Phased roadmap with milestones
Executive summary report
AI-powered question assistant
Continuous re-assessment tracking
Multi-client workspaces*
Multi-user license*
Onboarding hours included*
Self-Hosting Option
Pricing
Download free
Every Enterprise License Includes:
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40 hours of guided onboarding with a Zephon Zero Trust architect - use them however serves you best: onboarding, roadmap review, or implementation guidance.
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Pre-built executive briefing template customized to your assessment results
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AI assistant access throughout your entire assessment cycle
FAQs
What's the difference between the Excel tracker and the full AISE Platform?
The Excel gives you a pillar-level baseline score in under an hour. It covers Phase 0 only — the baseline level. The full AISE platform assesses all maturity levels, generates a gap analysis and phased roadmap, and tracks your progress through each maturity cycle until you reach the highest maturity level.
What is the typical timeline?
The baseline assessment typically takes 3–4 weeks when run consistently by your team. The full maturity cycle from baseline to Advanced Level 2 takes 12–18 months across multiple assessment iterations, depending on your implementation pace.
What if I need help implementing the strategic roadmap and plan?
Contact us to discuss the advisory and implementation services.
What’s required from our internal teams?
You'll need a designated assessment lead, typically a CISO, Zero Trust program manager, or senior security architect and subject matter access to answer questions across the relevant pillars. The AI assistant handles real-time question clarification so your team doesn't need to be ZTA framework experts to complete the assessment.