Zero Trust strategies in government increasingly start with identity security, as every user and device must be verified before accessing resources. The Army Software Factory trains developers to embed zero trust and identity controls directly into applications, ensuring security is built in from the start. CISA advances this through its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program, modernizing identity records and promoting strong authentication like SSO. DISA pilots its Thunderdome model, focusing on session-based security and interoperability across DoD networks. Together, these efforts highlight identity as the foundation for achieving Zero Trust at scale.

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