{"id":201191,"date":"2026-04-01T06:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/the-u-s-navys-playbook-for-cost-controlled-reliable-cybersecurity\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T06:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:20:16","slug":"the-u-s-navys-playbook-for-cost-controlled-reliable-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/the-u-s-navys-playbook-for-cost-controlled-reliable-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"The U.S. Navy\u2019s Playbook for Cost-Controlled, Reliable Cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"

The U.S. Navy\u2019s Playbook for Cost-Controlled, Reliable Cybersecurity<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.security.com\/blog-post\/us-navy-case-study<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-04-01 06:14:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Cloud-first isn\u2019t the right fit, and the U.S. Navy proved why.One smart switch to Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) gave the Navy fewer agents, faster endpoints and real, measurable performance gains.\u00a0With trusted partner Carahsoft, the Navy scaled security and closed critical gaps across air-gapped environments.As government agencies modernize their cybersecurity stacks, many are discovering go-to,\u00a0cloud-first security tools don\u2019t always meet the needs of their mission-critical or air-gapped environments. The\u00a0U.S. Navy recently confronted this reality in their own security stack.\u00a0The Navy\u2019s experience reflects a growing truth across government IT: Modernization doesn\u2019t look the same for everyone, especially in disconnected or high-security environments. Like the Navy, agencies in highly regulated environments must balance innovation and practicality if they hope to keep pace with emerging, sophisticated threats.\u00a0Why the Navy\u2019s endpoint security needed an upgradeIn recent years, the Navy has advanced several new beneficial security initiatives that also brought challenges right along with them. One effort centered on a leading endpoint security provider that performed well in cloud-connected environments but struggled in isolated\u00a0air-gapped environments\u2014of which the Navy had many.\u00a0At the same time,\u00a0the growth of AI workloads introduced a new financial variable. AI brought noticeable productivity gains for users, but also drove up cloud costs significantly. With this in mind, all signs pointed to on-prem and air-gapped solutions for budget control.\u00a0To keep workflows airtight, even in air-gapped environments, the Navy chose Symantec solutions via Catalyst Partner Carahsoft and Leidos to modernize its endpoint security and close critical gaps. The results offer insight into what a unified, cost-controlled security strategy can achieve when security is built around mission realities and guided by experienced partners.\u00a0Transforming the SMIT Network\u00a0Modernization efforts first took shape within one of the Navy\u2019s most complex environments: Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT). Supporting approximately 650,000 users, SMIT became the proving ground for a more streamlined approach with Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) replacing legacy endpoint agents.Fewer agents, less complexityOne of the most immediate wins came from consolidation. By replacing a legacy endpoint agent, the Navy unified endpoint protection across Windows, MacOS, and Linux with the single SEP agent. This even removed the need for ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO).What changed:Reduced tool sprawlSimplified policy enforcementCleaner endpoint footprint\u00a0Operational efficiency at scaleWith a lighter architecture in place, management became significantly easier. The virtualized endpoint infrastructure enabled faster provisioning and easier updates while lowering admin costs. It also led to measurable performance gains like lower CPU and memory usage on endpoints, better performance during heavy-demand events and wider advanced protections across environments.\u00a0Stronger protections built right inBeyond performance, Symantec also introduced a host of capabilities, including:Location awarenessHost integrity monitoringTamper protectionAdaptive and predictive protectionEndpoint deception technologiesThanks to one seamless transition, devices ran faster and security rose to enterprise-grade protection. Clearly, this was more than a migration. It was a meaningful capability upgrade that users saw measurable benefits from.Extending protection across legacyWith such promising results, the Navy expanded the approach to other environments that all handle extremely sensitive mission data, including: NAVAIR, Navy Shipyards, and Surface and Undersea Warfare Center. They all benefitted from centralized protection and speedy integration, proving SEP can scale without sacrificing performance or control.\u00a0But performance gains were only part of the story.\u00a0Through a Portfolio Licensing Agreement (PLA), the Navy made the full Symantec suite broadly available without incurring in additional licensing costs. This model helps prevent major future cost surprises, including expensive end-of-life (EOL) OS charges and vendor price hikes\u2014estimated at 300% in some cases.\u00a0For agencies managing large, heterogeneous environments, licensing strategy can be just as important as technical capability. In this case, Symantec delivered both.\u00a0Modern tools for modern threats\u00a0What might\u2019ve seemed like a simple tool swap turned out to be a major cybersecurity strategy shift for the U.S. Navy, as phased implementation won them lightweight centralized management and scalable architecture. With Symantec and Carahsoft providing the foundations and Leidos delivering deployment expertise, the Navy achieved stronger threat response and financial control.\u00a0For agencies navigating their own modernization journey, the Navy\u2019s experience offers a practical blueprint:Cloud-first does not mean cloud-only.Air-gapped environments still require enterprise-grade protection.AI workloads can introduce real cost volatility.Agent consolidation can drive measurable performance gains.Licensing strategy can unlock major long-term savings.\u00a0Success came not just from selecting the right technology, but from aligning platform strategy, deployment expertise and licencing from the start. Through the Catalyst Partner ecosystem, Carahsoft brings deep expertise and specialized knowledge of the U.S. federal landscape, helping agencies meet mission demands with solutions they know and trust\u2014powered by Broadcom innovation.\u00a0It\u2019s time. Leave legacy security behind, without inviting unpredictable cloud costs.\u00a0Connect with Carahsoft today to explore how Symantec and Carbon Black can protect government environments and fit budget realities.\u00a0Read the full story in the case study:\u00a0Transforming Endpoint Security Across U.S. Navy Networks.About the AuthorJulie MosesStrategic Partner Marketing, Enterprise Security GroupJulie brings over a decade of cybersecurity marketing expertise to her role supporting Enterprise Security Group Partners in North America, helping them grow market share, tell compelling stories and build strong opportunity pipelines.You might also enjoyHow Catalyst Partners are Winning
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