The identity threat landscape is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging all the time. Attackers are increasingly targeting identity data in order to gain access to systems, steal data, and pivot to other systems. This is because identity data is often the weakest link in an organization’s security posture.

Identity-based attacks leverage the human element, targeting individuals within an organization to gain unauthorized access or extract sensitive information. Ransomware, for example, exploits vulnerabilities in an individual’s identity or privileges to encrypt vital data and demand a ransom for its release. Social engineering attacks manipulate individuals through deceptive tactics to trick them into divulging confidential information or granting unauthorized access.