Federal agencies face rising risks as non-human identities like API keys, tokens, and automation scripts now outnumber human ones 45:1. Hardcoded or unmanaged secrets often drive breaches, as seen in attacks on CI/CD pipelines and supply chains. Directives like EO 14028, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800-218 mandate Zero Trust and secure software practices, making secrets management essential. CyberArk’s Identity Security Platform centralizes and rotates secrets, integrates with CI/CD and cloud tools, and enforces least privilege without disrupting workflows. By securing both human and machine identities, agencies strengthen compliance, resilience, and national security.

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