Government
IAM for federal, state, and local government agencies
Overview
Government IAM represents the highest-stakes identity environment: nation-state adversaries actively target federal systems, making government the #1 target sector for advanced persistent threats (APT). Executive Order 14028 mandated Zero Trust architecture across federal agencies by 2024, driving $2.6B+ in modernization investment. Government IAM...
Leading Vendors
Okta
Microsoft
Ping
ForgeRock
SailPoint💡 Why It Matters
SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, and OPM breaches demonstrated that government systems are prime nation-state targets. The OPM breach alone exposed 22 million federal employees' personal data including security clearance information. EO 14028 created the first federal Zero Trust mandate with real accountability—agency CIOs must report progress quarterly. State/local governments face similar threats with fewer resources. Government IAM decisions shape national security posture.
