Organizational models dictate the behaviors, collaboration patterns, and unwritten rules that shape how security teams operate. How you design your security organization, including placement, structure, alignment, collaboration, and perception, determines whether security accelerates or hinders business outcomes. The federated cybersecurity organizational model distributes security responsibilities across regions while keeping a central security function responsible for setting policies and overseeing the strategy. This report highlights the components, practicalities, and potential drawbacks of this model, helping leaders make an informed decision about how to structure their security organization.