EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
MOREY HABER , CHIEF SECURITY ADVISOR ,
BEYONDTRUST
One of the most significant innovations in cybersecurity has been solutions that provide a holistic view of identity security .
The cybersecurity landscape is in constant flux . Some cyber security disciplines provide anchors for best practices while new technologies respond to the growing sophistication of modern threats . Despite the potential weakness within organisations , the myriads of vendors , technology , and attack vectors stimy even the most seasoned CISO ’ s and security professionals .
By simplifying identity management across silos , organisations can reduce blind spots and respond more swiftly to threats , ultimately decreasing the complexity and manual effort involved in securing identities .
If you consider the importance of identity security , the concept of an identity fabric refers to an integrated and cohesive approach to managing identities across multiple environments , including on-premises , cloud , and hybrid setups .
Managing tools , data sources , and even regulatory compliance requirements can often feel like a battle against an ever-encroaching slew of attackers . However , the recent surge in innovations focusing on reducing this complexity through automation , identity intelligence and security , and proven best practices is proving to be a defence that can help balance the playing field against modern attack vectors .
One of the most significant innovations in cybersecurity has been the development of solutions that provide a holistic view of identity security . By definition , identity security offers organisations a comprehensive view of identities , accounts , access , entitlements , and privileges across their entire network , and in many cases , contractor and vendor access too .
This unified visibility allows security teams to identify potential attack paths , paths to privileged access , detect when identities are under threat , and receive actionable recommendations to enhance their identity hygiene . After all , it is easier for an attacker to login , versus hack in .
A modern identity security platform provides innovation for this approach by delivering a unified interface that integrates identity and access security across various systems and all of the IAM , Identity and Access Management solutions licensed by an organisation .
The identity fabric approach not only reduces the complexity of maintaining disparate identity systems but also accelerates digital transformation by providing a consistent and secure framework for managing identities and access across the entire IT environment .
This not only improves an organisations ’ security posture , but also improves operational efficiency , by automating tasks based on incident management and routine maintenance . This approach provides consistency and minimizes potential human mistakes when managing threats and everyday entitlements .
Everyone should consider the ongoing innovations in cybersecurity , particularly in the realms of identity security , privileged access management , and managing the identity fabric .
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