Non-human identities present a major security risk

Compromised non-human identities have led to successful cyberattacks at that 66 percent of enterprises. A new report from AppViewX, based on a survey of almost 370 IT, cybersecurity, and DevOps professionals by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), also shows 57 percent of the episodes where organizations suffered a successful attack tied to NHI compromises got the board of directors attention. 'Non-human identities represent one of the most significant attack surfaces within today's enterprises,' says Todd Thiemann, senior analyst at ESG. 'Without proper management and security controls, NHIs can lead to costly data breaches, operational disruptions, and compliance failures. This report provides… [Continue Reading]