Don't Let Your Cloud Security Catch A Bad Case Of Permission Creep
Tenable, Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Cloud security teams are often blind to one of the biggest threats to cloud environments: a web of over-privileged identities that create pathways for attackers.
Learn how to regain control of your cloud identities by automating the enforcement of least privilege across your environment.
Key takeaways
The gradual accumulation of excessive and unused cloud permissions, known as "permission creep," creates a dangerous attack surface that is difficult to manage manually.
Effectively enforcing least privilege requires a modern CNAPP integrated with an exposure management platform, combining identity discovery, context-aware risk prioritization and automated remediation.
By automating the enforcement of least privilege, organizations can significantly reduce their attack surface and simplify compliance without slowing down operations.