In today’s hybrid work environment, identity is the new security perimeter—especially for government contractors handling sensitive data. Yet, identity governance often gets treated as a backend chore instead of a frontline defense.
What’s at Stake?
When user access isn’t actively managed and monitored, organizations face:
Orphaned accounts that become prime targets for attackers
Excessive permissions that violate least privilege principles
Delayed deprovisioning of contractors or staff
Inaccurate audit trails that undermine compliance readiness
These risks aren’t theoretical. They’re the kinds of oversights that can lead to real-world breaches and failed CMMC assessments.
The Role of Automation and Policy Enforcement
Modern identity governance isn’t just about provisioning and deprovisioning—it’s about embedding smart policies and automation to enforce compliance. That includes:
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Just-in-time (JIT) access provisioning
Regular entitlement reviews
MFA enforcement at every access point
Without these controls, your organization may pass today’s audit but remain vulnerable tomorrow.
Building Governance Into Your Cloud Strategy
For defense contractors transitioning to cloud platforms, identity governance must be a priority from day one. Implementing centralized tools like Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) ensures that access is visible, controlled, and compliant.
When paired with GCC High migration services, these practices can be embedded into your new environment, helping you meet CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements right from the start.