The growing number of stolen credentials being used by cyber attackers to compromise IT systems and exfiltrate data is shining the spotlight on the importance of identity and access management (IAM) in Asia-Pacific (APAC).
According to Mandana Javaheri, general manager of Microsoft’s security business in Asia, identity-based attacks are one of the most common types of cyber security attacks targeting organisations and individuals.
“With over 40,000 permissions that can be granted to identities, of which over 50% are high-risk, it is becoming increasingly difficult for organisations to know who has access to what data and across which cloud platforms,” he says.
Coupled with rollout of national digital identity systems across the region, and a consumer base that has become more aware of data breaches and privacy risks, organisations can no longer afford to leave anything to chance when securing access to critical systems.
“In the APAC region, the privacy-personalisation paradox is particularly relevant due to its diverse cultural, legal, and regulatory landscape,” says Ben Goodman, senior vice-president and general manager for Asia-Pacific and Japan at Okta….
