How CISOs Can Solve the Identity Puzzle
Solutions Review, Friday, October 11th, 2024
Our identity is highly valuable to cybercriminals, especially within the digital context. Identity crime is not new to the 21st century, but in an increasingly global world connected via remote devices and software, the risk of identity threats is high and even higher depending on whose identity cyber-criminals target.
If they can impersonate an employee with access to proprietary or financial information, the consequences can be significant. According to our data, 95 percent of organizations are impacted by critical misconfigurations of the systems used to manage digital identities.
Digital identity systems are designed to address three fundamental questions. The first question is foundational: 'Who are you?' This establishes the individuality of a person in the digital space. The second question seeks verification: 'Are you who you claim to be?' This is where one proves the authenticity of their claimed identity.