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What is Zero Trust ICAM and Why it Matters to Your Organization's Security Posture

In an age of hybrid work, digital twins, and remote defense operations, one principle stands firm: never trust, always verify. This is the foundation of Zero Trust Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Dynepic’s MOTAR platform brings it to life with unmatched precision and flexibility.

What are the benefits of Zero Trust ICAM?

Zero Trust ICAM offers a modern approach to securing digital environments by assuming that no user, device, or network should be automatically trusted, regardless of location. Unlike traditional security models that rely heavily on perimeter defenses, Zero Trust ICAM focuses on continuously verifying the identity and access rights of all users and devices before granting access to any resource. This is particularly important in today’s landscape of cloud services, remote work, and sophisticated cyber threats.

One major advantage of Zero Trust ICAM is minimized attack surface and reduced lateral movement. By strictly enforcing identity verification and access control based on real-time context (such as device health, location, and user behavior), organizations can prevent unauthorized users from moving through the network even if they manage to compromise one credential. This helps contain breaches quickly and limits the damage caused by compromised accounts.

Another key benefit is enhanced visibility and control. Zero Trust ICAM solutions often provide detailed audit logs, behavioral analytics, and real-time monitoring, allowing security teams to detect suspicious activity earlier and respond more effectively. This level of insight is crucial for compliance, incident response, and continuous risk assessment.

Lastly, Zero Trust ICAM enables secure, scalable access for hybrid environments. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud applications and support remote or hybrid workforces, Zero Trust provides a flexible and centralized way to manage identities and enforce policies across diverse environments. This improves user experience without compromising security—users can access the resources they need with minimal friction, while still undergoing rigorous background checks by the system.

How does Dynepic's MOTAR platform support Zero Trust ICAM?

Dynepic’s MOTAR platform is designed with Zero Trust ICAM principles directly built into its core with its Zero Trust Access Protocol (ZTAP), delivering several powerful capabilities:

Zero‑Trust at the Asset Level
Every digital asset in MOTAR, whether it's a 3D model, XR application, document, or digital twin, is digitally tagged with data markings associated with legally defined credentials (e.g. U.S. Military, US Government Contractor, Foreign Partner, etc.). Access to each asset is rigorously controlled, requiring users to present proper credentials and meet the legally defined policy conditions for the data marking before access is granted. This aligns perfectly with Zero Trust’s “never trust, always verify” philosophy—applied granularly to individual resources.

Context‑Aware, Role‑Based Access
Powered by its patented Zero Trust Access Protocol (ZTAP), MOTAR applies dynamic, context-aware rules to control exactly who can discover, download, use, modify, or share each asset. This fine-grained, asset-level control goes beyond standard Zero Trust access, delivering an unmatched layer of protection and flexibility.

Identity-Driven Asset Governance
MOTAR’s infrastructure supports authoritative identities- users are authenticated and paired with credentialed user account attributes. The user credentials are continuously evaluated at each interaction within the MOTAR platform which mirrors Zero Trust’s continuous authentication and authorization model, ensuring that access privileges are reassessed on demand.

Secure in Any Environment
Whether deployed in the cloud, enterprise data centers, disconnected field environments, or even offline on portable “MOTAR-In-A-Box” units, MOTAR maintains full ICAM enforcement. Access policies and digital markings stay intact at the edge, enabling Zero Trust controls even in contested, bandwidth-constrained, or disconnected settings.

Governance, Compliance & Auditability
By securely tagging every asset with metadata, including government data markings, classifications, data and usage rights, MOTAR sets up a compliant, auditable environment where access rights are enforced and auditable. This supports both accountability and forensic response, key pillars of Zero Trust ICAM frameworks.

MOTAR’s patented Zero Trust Access Protocol ensures your organization can create a robust and collaborative environment for your company with internal and external partners. Whether you are protecting government data or your company’s intellectual property, you can be sure MOTAR enables seamless collaboration without data leakage.

If your mission demands military-grade digital asset control, collaboration, and compliance, MOTAR delivers at every layer.

👉 Ready to secure your digital assets with MOTAR? Let’s talk.

Dynepic, Inc. Chosen for $1.25M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR to Bring an Interoperable Smart Certificate to USAF via its MOTAR Platform

(Reno, NV) – Dynepic, Inc.® announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25M focused on enhancing its MOTAR® Platform to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on May 25, 2025, Dynepic will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

“Modern Warfighters are required to learn, train, and operate in increasingly complex environments - including informal exercises conducted at ‘The Edge’ - yet the critical skills, competencies, and detailed performance metrics from these experiences often go unrecorded. Thanks to this SBIR award, we’ve expanded MOTAR’s extensible data framework and smart certificate technology to close that gap. With this advancement, MOTAR enables Airmen to capture and carry verified skills across any system of record their Command employs, ensuring interoperability and mission readiness,” explained Krissa Watry, Co-Founder and CEO of Dynepic. “This capability is a powerful addition to Dynepic’s MOTAR (www.motar.com) infrastructure which was named Best XR Collaboration Solution in 2025, and unlocks key readiness metrics ideal for AI driven insights at scale across defense, industry, and beyond.”

“The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.”

About Dynepic
Dynepic® is a woman- and service-disabled veteran-founded and led technology company headquartered in Reno, Nevada whose mission is to power the future of multidimensional knowledge and enable an effortless path to XR at scale with its MOTAR® Platform! To learn more about Dynepic, check out our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.

About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. With a workforce spanning across nine technology areas and 40 other operations around the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: afwerx.com.

MOTAR 3.0 Is Released!

This isn’t just an update.

It’s a revolution two years in the making.

RENO, NV – May 6, 2025 – Dynepic, Inc., a leader in secure digital ecosystems, has released its much-anticipated MOTAR 3.0 — the most powerful and lightweight version of its XR and digital asset management platform — and it’s officially available starting today!

Built for organizations scaling XR across their organization, including immersive learning, digital twin integration, and secure collaboration, MOTAR 3.0 gives users unmatched control over digital assets in a lightweight, customizable, and highly secure platform.

What’s New in MOTAR 3.0

  • Total Asset Control: Manage 3D models, digital twins, applications, and intellectual property within a secure, centralized platform

  • XR Scaling Made Easy: Create and deliver XR experiences across any size organization with confidence 

  • Collaborative Ecosystem: Enable internal and external partners to work together safely with role-based access and permissions

  • Custom Branding: Make MOTAR your own with logo and brand integration

  • Lightweight Deployment: Deploy in your cloud, run it locally on your desktop, or even operate MOTAR on a Raspberry Pi

  • Government-Ready: Additional support and permissions guidelines for government listings 

“We built MOTAR 3.0 to give organizations complete ownership of their digital ecosystem — no compromises,” said Krissa Watry, Co-founder and CEO of Dynepic. “It’s flexible, secure, and ready for any size company who wants to level up its XR journey success!”

Try MOTAR 3.0 Today

Request your own free instance of MOTAR 3.0 starting today. Whether you're modernizing supply chains or building future-ready digital infrastructure, MOTAR 3.0 gives you the tools to move fast with confidence

👀 Learn More and Activate at docs.motar.io

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