Cybersecurity leaders claim that because artificial intelligence, (AI) is driving an increase in cyberattacks, it is imperative to concentrate on threats to both human and non-human identities.
The CEO and co-founder of Anetac, Tim Eades made remarks, about the significance of basic security procedures during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Basic security protocols frequently go overlooked, which in today’s digital world results in security breaches.
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The ‘Secure our World’ theme for Cybersecurity Awareness this year highlights this oversight, that organizations frequently have. According to Eades, organizations stand to gain the most by giving priority to basic security procedures like using strong passwords, a password manager, multi-factor authentication and updating software.
Additionally, Eades emphasized the need to uphold fundamental security protocols: These fundamentals are frequently what separates a minor incident from a serious breach. According to our research 53% of organizations take longer than 13 weeks to change their passwords, a delay that results in needless vulnerabilities.
We must not overlook the basics as we innovate to counter new threats. To achieve total visibility into both human and machine identities, a contemporary identity security strategy must incorporate sophisticated tools with strong security hygiene.”
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“Organisations can significantly enhance their resilience against potential breaches by focussing on a balanced approach—combining sound security practices with advanced tools,” he said, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach to security. Keep in mind, that the route of least resistance will always be chosen by attackers. Avoid making things simple for them.
During the awareness month, Baber Amin, the Head of Product at Anetac, emphasized the importance of addressing threats to identities, both human and non-human. “Organisations need to address threats to both human and non-human identities, during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While many only consider human users and non-human identities carry just as much if not more risk, according to Amin.
Amin cited research done in collaboration with TechTarget’s Enterprise Security Group, bringing attention to a crucial problem: “There are 20 non-human identities for every human user, frequently with high-level privileges, according to research done in collaboration with TechTarget’s Enterprise Security Group (ESG). Attackers frequently ignore the security of these automated accounts, despite the fact that they are easy targets.”
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“TeamViewer experienced a cyberattack in June where malicious actors were able to take over an employee’s account. Imagine now, that a non-human account was compromised by the same bad actors. Given that the consequences of the breach would have been severe, the response time might have been drastically shortened,” Amin clarified.
He listed the actions businesses should take to reduce the number of successful attacks “To reduce the probability of a successful attack, businesses should take the following actions, Use up-to-date identity and access management technologies that can keep an eye on both fake and real identities.
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Password security measures include using secure password management software, enforcing strict cyber hygiene guidelines and rotating passwords for both human and non-human accounts regularly every 90 days. Invest in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, that can enhance identity management and visibility across all identities and the activity chains connected to them.”
Amin concluded that organizations can greatly improve their cybersecurity readiness in an automated and AI-driven environment by treating human and non-human identities equally.
