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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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