Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is a cybersecurity model based on the principle of "never trust, always verify," designed to enhance security for organizations by addressing threats from both inside and outside a network. The model's seven pillars guide securing environments, emphasizing the importance of a mature application and workload pillar, which includes inventory management, DevSecOps frameworks, software risk management, user access control, and continuous monitoring. The National Security Agency (NSA) has issued guidance for advancing the maturity of this pillar, highlighting robust identity management and automated monitoring for full transaction visibility. This is crucial for U.S. government agencies, especially after Executive Order 14028 mandated ZTA for civilian agencies to protect national security information. The Dynatrace platform supports this by providing comprehensive observability and security analytics, enabling agencies to proactively manage vulnerabilities and protect critical data. Through tools like Runtime Vulnerability Analytics, Dynatrace offers real-time insights and automatic attack detection, helping agencies adapt to evolving threats and maintain a strong security posture in their journey towards zero trust maturity.