As the frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks escalate, identity has emerged as the primary target for cybercriminals. With over 83% of organizations reporting breaches involving compromised credentials, attackers are exploiting security gaps in identity and access management (IAM) strategies, especially where multi-factor authentication (MFA) is either misconfigured or not covered. Despite the critical role of MFA in bolstering security, many organizations continue to face significant challenges in achieving full MFA coverage, leaving them vulnerable to identity-based attacks.
This white paper highlights the growing threat to identity, detailing the limitations of traditional MFA implementations, especially in securing on-premises and legacy systems. Attackers often exploit these gaps to gain unauthorized access, escalate privileges, and deploy ransomware. Administrative and service accounts, which typically have broad access across networks, are particularly vulnerable to compromise as they without robust MFA protection.
You will learn the common challenges organizations face in implementing MFA, such as difficulties with legacy systems and the use of outdated authentication protocols. MFA should be approached from a unified, comprehensive perspective, emphasizing that any gaps in protection, especially for privileged accounts, may result in devastating security breaches.
Key Findings:
- Identity Threats on the Rise: Over 83% of breaches involve compromised credentials, with attackers exploiting MFA misconfigurations and coverage gaps.
- MFA Shortcomings: Traditional MFA methods often fail to protect critical on-premises systems, service accounts, and administrative users, creating significant vulnerabilities.
- Unified MFA Solution: A comprehensive, protocol-agnostic MFA solution is necessary to ensure full coverage across all resources, from cloud-based applications to legacy on-premises infrastructure.
To protect all user access, including privileged accounts, organizations are encouraged to reassess their MFA implementations and adopt strategies that provide full protection. Get the whitepaper today to start your journey.