David Lee, Field Chief Technology Officer at Saviynt, asserts that adopting a cloud-based, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity security platform is crucial for federal agencies looking to mitigate pervasive security risks. Agencies achieve necessary oversight and compliance alignment by establishing robust Cloud Identity Governance. Lee explained how Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) enables organizations to proactively tackle critical issues like limited visibility and misconfigurations within ever-expanding cloud environments.
Securing the Full Identity Lifecycle
IGA secures the entire lifecycle of identities—both human and non-human—while maintaining strict access control. It validates access requests proactively, ensuring provisioning strictly adheres to organizational policies. Furthermore, IGA continuously certifies entitlements and immediately revokes access when users or services no longer require it.
A powerful IGA platform automates access processes for applications and data, unifying disparate security tools. This streamlined approach allows security teams to focus on strategy, guarantee ongoing compliance, and significantly reduce the organization’s attack surface. By combining granular application access, identity governance, and privileged access into one system, agencies close security gaps often created by relying on multiple point solutions.
Meeting Federal Compliance Mandates
Modern identity platforms unify governance across hybrid, on-premises, and cloud environments, facilitating rapid federal adoption. For instance, the Saviynt Identity Cloud holds a FedRAMP Moderate Authority to Operate, which is a key requirement for cloud services utilized by federal entities. The system also meets stringent Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 5 (IL-5) security requirements, safeguarding controlled unclassified information and national security systems. By implementing comprehensive Cloud Identity Governance, federal organizations secure their digital perimeters, minimize their attack surface, and successfully align vital security practices with mission requirements.
