Air-Gapped: Isolation in an Always-Connected World

Air-Gapped: Isolation in an Always-Connected World (PDF, 0.78MB)Published: 30 Apr, 2026

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This paper examines where air gaps still provide meaningful protection, where they fall short, and how modern architectures—from zero trust to classified cloud environments—are redefining isolation as a control objective rather than a fixed condition.

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Air-Gapped Security in a Connected World

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My-Ngoc Nguyen

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My-Ngoc Nguyen is the CEO/Principal Consultant for Secured IT Solutions. She brings 25 years of experience in information systems and technology, with over 20 years focused on cyber security for both the government and commercial sectors.