--- source_url: "https://www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/3556-identity-centric-security-federal-agencies" title: "FedRAMP & DoD IL5 Identity Solutions for Government" mirrored_at: 2026-09-01T01:04:09.191Z host: www.pingidentity.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/3556-identity-centric-security-federal-agencies" --- > **Original source:** https://www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/3556-identity-centric-security-federal-agencies title Table of Contents theme default ## Old Technology Can’t Support Your New Challenges As US federal agencies face an unprecedented surge in identity-based cyberattacks, phishing to sophisticated nation-state intrusions, the limitations of legacy identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) tools have become a critical national security risk. With an increasingly remote workforce, expanding reliance on cloud services, and the need to securely connect with mission partners, agencies are struggling to enforce consistent, real-time identity security. Outdated systems simply cannot defend against today’s threat landscape or support the rapid adoption of FedRAMP-authorized cloud services and Iron Bank secure software container offerings, leaving gaps that adversaries are actively exploiting. At the same time, the ever-present threat of bad actors looking to compromise government and private sector networks reveals growing gaps in agencies’ federal Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) programs. To address these new and evolving challenges, many agencies are moving towards a Zero Trust security posture in which you assume a state of breach, there is no implicit network trust and all access requests are verified based on dynamic context and risk. This transformation requires that you establish an identity-centric control plane for access security. centered true heading 72% of government executives say that **outdated IT systems** are hurting their ability to respond to changing demands, and 79% say the **age of their IT systems** negatively impacts their mission. body Source: Modern Government: Connected. Powered. Trusted. KPMG, Feb 2021 ## Modern Identity Supports Your Mission-critical Requirements item-1-icon ![checked circle](https://www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/media_14855d276938db261db72afa3693d5096f15685bd.png?width=750&format=png&optimize=medium) item-1-icon-alt checked circle item-1-title ### Build the Foundation for Zero Trust Security item-1-description Zero Trust requires strict identity verification for every person and device trying to access resources on a private network, regardless of whether they’re sitting within or outside of the network perimeter. Your workforce authentication authority from Ping delivers an identity control plane so you can secure access for every user population, asset, environment and endpoint across your hybrid, multi-cloud and on prem architectures. item-2-icon ![checked circle](https://www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/media_14855d276938db261db72afa3693d5096f15685bd.png?width=750&format=png&optimize=medium) item-2-icon-alt checked circle item-2-title ### Increase Cloud Adoption Flexibility item-2-description Not every cloud solution is a viable option. Ping’s cloud identity and access management solutions are available on a DOD IL5, FedRAMP High Authorized environment, helping you secure, modernize and future-proof your hybrid IT environment according to federal standards. And if you leverage DevOps practices, Ping delivers cloud-ready containerized software, in the Iron Bank Repository, that can be automated to deploy anywhere and everywhere across your multi-cloud, air-gapped, hybrid environment. item-3-icon ![checked circle](https://www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/media_14855d276938db261db72afa3693d5096f15685bd.png?width=750&format=png&optimize=medium) item-3-icon-alt checked circle item-3-title ### Prevent Identity Silos item-3-description Cloud shouldn’t be viewed as a separate component of your IT architecture, and it definitely shouldn’t require new cloud identities for your users. You don’t need more identity silos; you need a single source of truth that gives you the ability to manage identities and access with a cloud identity control plane. Ping’s cloud-based workforce authentication authority solution lets you break down the identity silos and overcome hybrid IT challenges. item-4-icon ![checked circle](https://www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/media_14855d276938db261db72afa3693d5096f15685bd.png?width=750&format=png&optimize=medium) item-4-icon-alt checked circle item-4-title ### Uplevel ICAM Initiatives item-4-description You already rely on PIV/CAC cards to strengthen authentication, but you need a way to expand their reach to secure every digital asset, especially those in the cloud. Your IT organization can accelerate work-from-anywhere and cloud initiatives by up-leveling your federal ICAM/FICAM program with modern federation, identity management and access management from Ping Identity. ## Ping Government Identity Cloud and Software Solutions Welcome to a central authentication authority that empowers you to secure access for every user population, asset, environment and endpoint. Deployment options including cloud, software and hybrid give you the flexibility to modernize legacy without disruption, while FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 authorizations ensure compliance with all required security controls. ## Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) ### Identity Management - Streamlined identity management with efficient provisioning and deprovisioning of access - Secured and personalized registration, login, and selfservice journeys - Detailed audit trails of all identity related activities ### Federation - Federated authentication and single sign-on - Standards-based signed assertions (tokens) - Adaptive authentication polices - Pre-built adaptors ### Access Management - Centralized access security for web apps and APIs - Comprehensive policy engine and session management - Enforces authorized user access to the right resources - Gateway and agent-based deployment options ### Credential Management We integrate with authoritative PIV and CAC credential management data sources and can connect with automated identity and access lifecycle management systems. We also support standards-based verifiable credentials. ### Governance - Access request workflows with automated provisioning - Access review certification management - Separation of duties checks and enforcement - Analytics and Reporting FICAM is the Federal Government’s implementation of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM). ICAM is the set of tools, policies, and systems that an agency uses to enable the right individual to access the right resource, at the right time, for the right reason in support of federal business objectives. centered false heading **Get the latest FICAM Architecture at:** body ## Secure and Streamline Access for the Good of the Nation ![Hub-and-spoke identity security diagram showing a central user profile connected to a network of multigenerational IT assets. Surrounding icons illustrate remote access points, cloud initiatives, software deployments, databases, and hybrid infrastructure, representing an integrated Zero Trust architecture.](https://www.pingidentity.com/en-us/docs/assets/media_17dd8078dba2d4996e1352f31aeea841259235039.png?width=750&format=png&optimize=medium) card-1-image card-1-title ### Secure Remote Access card-1-hide-accent-bar true card-1-subtitle card-1-body Your ability to provide secure and seamless access to digital assets from anywhere is mission-critical. With Ping, you can confidently ensure and enforce that the right people are accessing the right resources at the right time and for the right reasons. card-2-image card-2-title ### Accelerate Cloud Initiatives and Software Deployment card-2-hide-accent-bar true card-2-subtitle card-2-body Abandon the notion that “cloud” is separate and requires new cloud identities. Embrace cloud-smart initiatives with an identity platform that keeps you in control, lets you manage access to all resources across your hybrid IT environment, including software deployment, and meet the federal government’s required security controls. card-1-image card-1-title ### Protect Every Mission-Critical Asset card-1-hide-accent-bar true card-1-subtitle card-1-body Ultimately, all assets are protected by identity, and not just cloud ones. So it’s critical to choose an identity security provider that can connect all your multigenerational assets, no matter where they’re hosted. card-2-image card-2-title ### Lay the Foundation for Zero Trust and Passwordless card-2-hide-accent-bar true card-2-subtitle card-2-body An authentication authority provides a solid foundation for a Zero Trust security posture, lessens password dependence and enables more secure passwordless authentication methods. **About Ping Identity:** Ping delivers unforgettable user experiences and uncompromising security for any type of user. From anti-lock-in integrations, out-of-the-box best practices, and innovative services from decentralized identity to AI-driven governance and fraud prevention, Ping is the one-stop shop for game-changing digital identity. Learn more at [pingidentity.com](https://www.pingidentity.com/en.html).