Beyond Tier Zero
Summary
Modern identity risk extends beyond traditional 'Tier Zero' assets, as attackers increasingly leverage legitimate credentials and trusted relationships to access critical systems. This includes vital infrastructure like backup and recovery systems, regulated data repositories, and essential workloads.
IFF Assessment
The article highlights evolving attacker tactics that bypass traditional security perimeters by exploiting legitimate credentials, posing a direct threat to defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders need to expand their focus beyond core infrastructure to address sophisticated attacks that pivot through environments using compromised credentials. Organizations should implement robust identity and access management strategies, monitor for lateral movement using legitimate accounts, and secure critical assets like backup systems and regulated data.