Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)
Summary
Modern enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) is becoming increasingly fragmented due to organizational scaling across numerous applications, decentralized teams, and machine identities. This fragmentation leads to 'Identity Dark Matter,' where identity activity exists outside of centralized IAM visibility and control.
IFF Assessment
This article discusses challenges and potential solutions for improving identity visibility, which is crucial for defenders to manage and secure access within complex environments.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware of the growing complexity in IAM systems, as fragmentation creates blind spots that attackers can exploit. Focusing on identity visibility and intelligence platforms is essential for gaining comprehensive control over access and detecting suspicious activities.