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From Credentials to Identity: Understanding Digital Identity and Access
- To better understand the problems of online identity theft, we need to consider what we mean by ‘digital identity’.
- Access to digital infrastructure traditionally relies on information associated with this digital identity.
- Stolen credential incidents have appeared in almost one-third (31%) of all breaches.
- Microsoft reports a notable increase in sophisticated phishing campaigns designed to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information.
- According to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Valid Accounts were the most common successful attack technique, responsible for 41% of attempts.
- MFA adds an additional layer of security, making it more difficult for attackers to compromise accounts even if credentials are obtained.
- Implementing Restrictive Conditional-Access Policies can provide an additional layer of security by ensuring that only trusted users and devices can access sensitive systems.
- Implementing robust access control mechanisms is essential to ensure only authorised users can access specific data and systems.
- Regular monitoring of audit logs is crucial for detecting unusual activity early on, providing insights into who accessed what, when, and from where.
- Through implementing multi-factor authentication, strengthening access controls, and establishing proactive monitoring and incident response measures, organisations can reduce the risk of unauthorised access and protect against identity theft.
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