New report shows 95 % of CISOs , CSOs and CIOs fear identity-related threats
Washington Technology Solutions partners with Cloud Range to strengthen cybersecurity in Washington State
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New report shows 95 % of CISOs , CSOs and CIOs fear identity-related threats
mada A / S ( Omada ), a global leader in Identity Governance and Administration ( IGA ), has released its State of Identity
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Governance Report 2024 , examining the IT and business leaders ’ perspectives on identity threats and solution choices .
As Digital Transformation and hybrid work converge , identity and access management procedures have become more complex . A successful approach to identity governance must strike a balance between enhancing an organisation ’ s security and facilitating business agility in the context of end-user workflows . Overpermissioned accounts expand the attack surface , increase risk and lead to the potential for more breaches .
Omada surveyed senior IT and security leaders at 567 US-based enterprises with more than 1,000 employees to learn more about their concerns around identity and how they are currently tackling these challenges .
Among the findings :
• Over 95 % of respondents said they were gravely concerned about identity-related threats .
• 72 % said their organisation ’ s users have unnecessary access and overly permissive accounts .
• 61 % ranked ‘ adaptability to an organisation ’ s requirements ’ among what they consider the five most important capabilities of an IGA solution ; 53 % ranked Generative AI among the top five .
• 86 % said their organisations were more likely to choose a bestof-breed identity and access management ( IAM ) solution rather than a platform vendor that may not offer robust capabilities across the board .
Identity governance is essential to enhance visibility and streamline provisioning without hindering employee productivity . Overall , as the threat landscape widens and the number of identities proliferates , more organisations are looking to adopt solutions that tightly integrate with an identity fabric approach .
Washington Technology Solutions partners with Cloud Range to strengthen cybersecurity in Washington State
The initiative is a response to the rising prevalence of ransomware attacks targeting government entities and critical infrastructure across the US . With cyber-threat tactics continually evolving , the need for robust incident response plans has never been more critical .
WaTech ’ s adoption of Cloud Range ’ s FlexRange Live-Fire Cyber Simulation Program marks the state ’ s first foray into sophisticated , team-based attack simulation exercises . These simulations are designed to enhance teamwork and preparedness in responding to cyberthreats .
At the heart of this partnership is the objective to bolster the skills and readiness of cybersecurity professionals . ashington Technology Solutions ( WaTech ) has taken a significant step forward in cybersecurity , partnering
W with Cloud Range to fortify the state of Washington ’ s digital defences .
This collaboration introduces a cutting-edge Cyber Range-as-a- Service solution , focusing on hands-on incident response training within a controlled environment .
“ We ’ ve embarked on a journey to strengthen our incident response capabilities , and Cloud Range ’ s platform provides that opportunity ,” stated Ralph Johnson , Washington State Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO ). “ This will enhance our ability to collaborate seamlessly across agencies during a cybersecurity incident .”
The collaboration also includes the use of Range365 , Cloud Range ’ s customisable cloud-based cyber range platform . This tool allows for on-demand , tailored cyberthreat simulations without the substantial costs typically associated with such infrastructure .
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