Your Company’s Biggest Vulnerability: Identity and Access Management Gaps

  Many cyberattacks originate from within, often due to poor identity and access management (IAM) practices. Granting excessive permissions or leaving old user accounts active can open dangerous doors.

  IAM is the system that controls who can access which resources, when, and how. It’s designed to prevent unauthorized access and improve visibility and control.

Common Weaknesses and Solutions:

• Shared Credentials: Every user should have unique credentials and preferably use MFA.

• Inactive Accounts: Terminated employees’ accounts should be promptly deactivated.

• Excessive Privileges: Access should be based on the principle of least privilege.

• Lack of Monitoring: All access activity should be logged and monitored.