In today's digital landscape, the concept of 'privileged access' has expanded to encompass not only human identities but also machine and third-party identities, necessitating modern privilege controls to protect critical assets in a dynamic environment.
Key Change Drivers
- New Identities: Machine identities are the primary driver of identity growth, yet 61% of organizations still define privileged users as human-only. This gap highlights the need for a more inclusive approach to PAM.
- Expansion of cloud resources: With 84% of organizations planning to use three or more Cloud Service Providers, and 68% of breaches involving a human element, robust cloud security measures are essential.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new attack vectors: Artificial intelligence is driving technological progress, but it also introduces new attack vectors. Enhanced access controls are crucial to address the sophisticated capabilities of adversaries.