The Silent Risk: Outdated Identity and Access Management in Defense Contracting
The Silent Risk: Outdated Identity and Access Management in Defense Contracting
Blog Article
In the world of defense contracting, protecting identity credentials is just as critical as securing your data. Yet many organizations still rely on outdated Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems—leaving them vulnerable to breaches, audit failures, and disqualification from Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
Legacy IAM tools often lack the visibility and control required to meet modern compliance demands. Without multifactor authentication, conditional access, or automated provisioning, you're not just risking data—you’re risking your position in the defense supply chain.
To truly protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meet cybersecurity standards like DFARS and NIST 800-171, defense contractors need to go beyond patching legacy systems. Many are turning to GCC High migration services to modernize their environments with built-in identity protection and compliance-aligned controls.
By migrating to Microsoft 365 GCC High, organizations gain:
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Enforced identity governance through Entra ID and Intune
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Advanced conditional access and role-based permissioning
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A Zero Trust framework tailored for CUI protection
These capabilities aren’t add-ons—they're core features that streamline compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
As you assess your IAM strategy, ask whether your current tools can support CMMC Level 2 and above. If not, it may be time to explore a shift to an environment designed for security from the ground up.
Want to ensure your identity management doesn’t hold back your next contract?
Start with a clear roadmap and expert-led GCC High migration service.