You have probably gone through the blog about Identity Threat Exposures. It is time to discuss ITDR or Identity Threat Detection and Response.
he world is changing so fast; it is also exciting but scary. After AI and, most prominently, generative AI, getting a job done is easier, as does it cyber criminals. Now, security breaches are more frequent than ever.
Having a traditional security architecture for your business is not enough. It only focuses on firewalls and endpoint protection, which are like a wooden fence for hackers, so breaching is easier for them.
Our last blog discussed identity threat exposures and how abandoned identities or login credentials are a treasure for cybercriminals. They have grown more sophisticated and are always looking for security loopholes to gain access and take over your system to steal data to sell or for ransomware.
It is a situation where Identity Threat Detection and Response comes in handy.
ITDR is a Multi-Layered Approach
ITDR is a cybersecurity architecture that combines state-of-the-art tools, updated processes, and the latest practices to safeguard identities and identity-based systems from cyberattacks. It is a guardian specifically trained to protect the most valuable asset in the digital kingdom, known as identities.
Here’s how ITDR works:
Continuous Monitoring
ITDR monitors your security system 24/7 without being limited in any way. It keeps guarding your business from any criminal attempts, like login attempts, access requests, and data modifications.
Behavioural Analysis
The role of identity threat detection and theft response is not limited to monitoring only. It analyzes user behavior to identify anomalies before giving access. Any fishy login or unusual access attempt alerts the ITDR to take action.
Threat Detection
If, during behavioral analysis, the framework of Identity Threat Detection and Response finds anything suspicious, it alerts the system and blocks the attempts. The built-in threat intelligence correlates activity and behavior before granting any access, and in case it detects any suspicious patterns that might indicate a compromised account, a malware attack, or even an insider threat, it blocks it immediately.
Rapid Response
When a threat is identified, ITDR takes automated actions, such as isolating compromised accounts, blocking unauthorized access attempts, or notifying security teams for further investigation.
Why ITDR Matters
Here’s why ITDR has become a critical component of any robust cybersecurity strategy:
The Identity Perimeter
The job world no longer comprises in-house employees and only has hard drive data. The employees and offices have become remote, and cloud storage has taken the place of hard drive drives. No doubt, these events increased productivity and cut costs, but they also made the security architectures of the businesses vulnerable.
Cloud applications, remote work, and interconnected systems need continuous surveillance, and ITDR is the framework that focuses on them. It secures identities, checks behaviour analyses them and immediately takes action when it becomes suspicious, and the best part is that it does it regardless of location or device.
Evolving Threats and ITDR
Cyber protection is not a one-day game. Cybercriminals keep updating themselves, why don’t you? Your security architecture should be updated to anticipate attacks and deal with them. Identity Threat Detection and Response are the weapons to do it right. It provides proactive defence against these evolving threats.
ITDR vs IAM: Working Together
While ITDR and Identity and Access Management (IAM) sound similar, they serve distinct purposes. IAM focuses on controlling access and enforcing permissions, and Identity Threat and Response focuses on detecting and responding to threats that target identities. Imagine it as the gatekeeper ensuring only authorised users enter the castle, while it acts as the vigilant guard patrolling the halls, ready to neutralise intruders. The most effective security strategies leverage IAM and ITDR for a layered defence.
By implementing it, organisations gain a powerful tool to combat sophisticated cyberattacks, protect sensitive data, and maintain a strong security posture in the ever-changing digital landscape.