Modern identity tactics significantly impact enterprise security landscape
In today's digital world, managing identities has become a complex task. However, a unified identity strategy, such as Universal Directory, simplifies this process, making identity management more consistent and scalable.
A modern identity strategy is no longer confined to employees alone. It extends to contractors and machine identities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to security. This strategy depends on three key capabilities: visibility, orchestration, and integration.
Visibility is crucial for comprehensive understanding. It allows security teams to see every user, permission, and authentication method in one place. Orchestration automates decisions based on context, responding to changes in access needs in real time. Integration ensures identity is fully connected to the systems around it, closing gaps and turning identity into an active control layer.
The shift to modern identity doesn't happen all at once; it evolves in stages. Visibility, automation, and integration are building blocks that pave the way for a secure and efficient identity management system.
Modern identity security relies on MFA, SSO, and privileged access management. MFA provides a stronger baseline for security, with phishing-resistant methods like device-bound credentials, biometrics, and standards like FIDO2. SSO is a critical security control when integrated with session risk signals and enforcement logic.
Access decisions are no longer based on static policies alone but reflect real-time authentication data, device posture, and behaviour patterns. This adaptive approach enhances security by enforcing secure access, reducing the attack surface, and making identity decisions reflect real-world context.
The Identity Maturity Model, outlined in the eBook "Secure Identity. Secure Everything.", helps identify gaps, chart progress, and align identity strategy with broader business goals. The eBook lays out the core principles of a modern Identity strategy, including how to assess where you are today and what steps to take next.
Credential theft and abuse remain among the most successful attack vectors. Attackers often exploit weak authentication methods, misconfigured access policies, or gaps in visibility across identity systems. A unified identity strategy improves everything around it, making security teams capable of detecting and responding to threats with far more speed and context.
Identity is now the most targeted layer in infrastructure. It enforces policy, authorizes access, and logs activity. Traditional security models, based on a hardened perimeter, are no longer effective in today's distributed and cloud-based environments. A unified identity strategy provides a robust defence against these threats.
Alexandria Hodgson, a senior product marketing manager at Okta, empowers organizations to harness Identity to meet critical business goals. She emphasizes the importance of deep integration to ensure identity is fully connected to the systems around it.
In conclusion, a unified identity strategy is essential for modern security. It simplifies identity management, enhances security, and aligns with business goals. The eBook "Secure Identity. Secure Everything." provides a comprehensive guide to implementing such a strategy.
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