Securing the Identity Perimeter with Defense in Depth
Summary
Organizations are struggling to adapt their security programs from traditional network-centric models to identity-focused strategies, despite the availability of modern cloud-managed identity services. This is compounded by over-permissive access rights and a lack of visibility into identity usage, increasing the risk of compromise. The session will explore how teams are addressing these challenges and the most effective identity security controls.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses strategies and controls for improving identity security, which are beneficial for defenders aiming to protect their systems.
Defender Context
Defenders need to prioritize identity security as a critical component of their defense-in-depth strategy, especially in zero-trust environments. Organizations must move beyond legacy security models to actively manage and monitor user and machine identities to mitigate risks of compromise and abuse.