Security Magazine – Non-human identities: Secure them now, not later

Danielle Guetta June 13, 2023

Astrix CTO & Co-Founder Idan Gour shares his insights with Security Magazine about identity-related attacks being on the rise, with credential misuse becoming a prominent attack vector. 

Recent high-profile incidents have highlighted the exploitation of insecure non-human identities, such as API keys and OAuth tokens, to breach organizational systems, steal sensitive data, and cause disruptions. 

In the article, he covers:

  • Why identity-related attacks persist in the cybersecurity industry with three main types of threats: supply chain attacks, OAuth phishing, and company access token attacks.
  • The importance of securing non-human identities and extending access management strategies beyond users.
  • All about attacks targeting trusted vendors like GitHub, Microsoft, and Slack.

Read the full article here.

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