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The Role of Identity Data Management in



            Achieving CISA’S Strategic Goals

            By Wade Ellery, Field Chief Technology Officer at Radiant Logic




            Cyber threats such as ransomware, zero-day exploits, phishing and supply chain attacks are increasing
            globally, regardless of industry or size. At the heart of this growing risk is identity, with over 60% of all
            breaches today involving identity exploitation.

            As organizations continue to expand their digital footprints, driven by a move towards cloud resources
            and remote systems, their identity data, both at a device and user level, also grows. Consequently, the
            attack surface also expands, giving threat actors more scope to leverage identity vulnerabilities and gain
            access to critical systems. So, amidst this expanding threat vector, the conventional 'fortress mentality'
            falls short, requiring businesses to urgently re-think their security strategies.


            This urgency is also emphasized by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),
            as the organization has recently recalibrated its strategy, aligning with Biden’s National Cybersecurity
            Strategy to create a unified front against cyber threats.








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