Linux servers often suffer from identity and privilege sprawl because they lack native integration with modern cloud directories, relying instead on decentralized local accounts and legacy authentication. This weakens security and increases management overhead, with 23% of enterprises reporting compromises tied to unused privileged accounts and 25% citing poor alignment with Zero Trust strategies. To address this, organizations should centralize identity management, enable flexibility across modern and cloud directories, and enforce least privilege policies. Strong, phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless options further reduce risk, while a platform approach minimizes gaps and supports consistent Zero Trust security across Linux environments.

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