Identity, Credential, and Access Threats

Identity remains the primary gateway for attackers, reflecting a shift from traditional perimeter-focused attacks to identity-centric exploitation. According to the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, credential theft accounted for approximately 61% of breaches in organisations with cloud‑first architectures.

Identity and Access

Threat actors increasingly exploit valid accounts through phishing, session hijacking, multi-factor authentication fatigue attacks, token-based intrusions, and targeted attacks against Active Directory itself. These attacks leverage both human error and insufficient controls within identity and access management systems. Remote work and widespread cloud adoption have amplified exposure, making consolidated identity governance and continuous behavioural monitoring essential.

Credential Threats

Living-off-the-land attacks using stolen credentials are becoming more common. Once attackers obtain legitimate user credentials, they can re‑enter environments repeatedly, increasing operational risk and complicating incident response. Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) are therefore no longer optional: they must be centralised, continuously monitored, and integrated with zero-trust frameworks.