Overcoming The 5 Biggest Challenges To Implementing Just-In-Time, Just Enough Privilege
Security Boulevard, Friday, August 9th, 2024
In the Identity Defined Security Alliance's (IDSA) 2024 Trends in Identity Security report, granting privileged access in line with the principle of least privilege came second, only behind multi-factor authentication, as the security outcome that surveyed leaders are most engaged in.
Least privilege, as a paradigm in security, aims to reduce access privileges across the organization to the minimal amount needed to get work done. This approach is accepted as a best practice for security teams in any industry.
The ISDA report found that 41% of respondents have implemented some kind of system for granting privileged access in line with least privilege, while another 40% say that they are currently in the process.
While this had been a major focus for security leaders, now with the rise in prominent access privilege-related breaches, the C-suite has no choice but to take this issue seriously. The action here is vital, but unfortunately implementing effective practices, policies and processes aimed at achieving least privilege can be a significant challenge.