Federal Agencies Urged to Adopt Zero Trust for Enhanced Cybersecurity
Federal agencies are being encouraged to adopt a zero trust security framework to address vulnerabilities associated with fragmented identity management systems. The current landscape, characterized by 'identity sprawl,' poses significant security risks as outdated systems lead to multiple digital personas for employees. This fragmentation can result in orphaned accounts with administrative privileges, creating potential insider threats. The call for a unified data model aims to establish a single source of truth for workforce identity, ensuring that security is integrated into the foundational architecture of human capital management systems. 
