A framework for identifying and responding to threats targeting non-human identities within an organization.
Description
Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) refers to a set of security practices and technologies aimed at identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks associated with non-human identities, such as service accounts, application identities, and automated processes. These non-human identities often have elevated access rights and are crucial for operations, making them attractive targets for attackers. ITDR focuses on detecting anomalous behavior, unauthorized access attempts, and other indicators of compromise that could suggest misuse of these identities. By leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and user behavior analytics, ITDR solutions can provide real-time alerts and automated responses to threats. Organizations can benefit from ITDR by enhancing their overall security posture, improving compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring the integrity of their systems by safeguarding non-human identities from unauthorized access and exploitation.
Examples
- Detecting anomalous login attempts by a service account that typically operates during business hours.
- Automatically disabling an application identity after multiple failed authentication attempts.
Additional Information
- ITDR is essential in cloud environments where non-human identities are prevalent.
- Integrating ITDR with existing identity and access management (IAM) solutions enhances overall security.