On September 11, Electrosoft sponsored and presented at Identity Week America 2025, a premier forum for federal IT and cybersecurity leaders advancing digital identity and trust. Two Electrosoft subject matter experts delivered sessions in the event’s Access Management and Authentication track.

Dr. Nnamdi Osia, ICAM Subject Matter Expert |   “Advancing Zero Trust in Federal ICAM: From Static MFA to Continuous Authentication”

This session explored how federal agencies can move beyond static multi-factor authentication (MFA) toward dynamic, risk-based, and continuous authentication models.

Insights included:

• Why traditional MFA alone is no longer sufficient in a Zero Trust framework
• How to align with OMB M-22-09, NIST SP 800-63-4, and the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
• Best practices for translating policy directives into practical implementation within Federal ICAM environments

Nick Kalargyros, PACS Lab Manager |   “Advancing Trust in Federal Identity: The FIPS 201 PACS Lab”

This session showcased the mission and value of the FIPS 201 Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) Lab, operated by Electrosoft, which serves as the independent evaluation authority under the FIPS 201 Evaluation Program.

Key takeaways included:

• The Lab’s role in ensuring compliance, interoperability, and trust across PACS solutions and credential issuers
• Core services including conformance testing, interoperability testing, pre-APL evaluation, and advisory services
• Why compliance with FIPS 201 and HSPD-12 is critical for agencies and solution providers
• Future-facing capabilities in biometrics, Zero Trust, cloud-hosted PACS, and AI/ML assurance

With Zero Trust strategies advancing across government, Electrosoft is helping federal defense and civilian agencies protect digital identities and build resilient access management frameworks that address today’s evolving threat landscape.

“Identity security is at the core of Zero Trust, and it’s an area where agencies can’t afford to fall behind,” said Dr. Sarbari Gupta, CEO of Electrosoft. “By sharing practical strategies at Identity Week America, our experts are helping government leaders translate policy into real-world solutions that bolster resilience across the federal landscape.”

Dr. Osia’s full presentation is now available on Electrosoft’s website

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