December 12, 2023 at 06:36AM
The year 2023 witnessed a surge in cyber attacks, particularly through non-human access credentials like API keys, tokens, and service accounts. These credentials lack robust security measures and are often over-permissive and unused, making them an ideal target for cybercriminals. Several high-profile attacks exploited non-human access, prompting the need for strong security measures and tools like Astrix.
Certainly, let me summarize the key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– 2023 has witnessed a rise in cyber attacks with non-human access being a prominent attack vector.
– Non-human access credentials like API keys, tokens, and service accounts are exploited by cybercriminals due to their lack of security measures and over-permissiveness.
– External and internal non-human access types are prevalent, with issues related to security governance, unvetted sources, misconfigurations, and lack of expiration.
– High-profile attacks exploiting non-human access have adversely impacted big brands and their customers.
– GenAI tools and services have exacerbated the non-human access issue, posing security risks due to wide access permissions and connection to third-party solutions.
– The prevalence of non-human access is a direct result of cloud adoption and automation, and security measures are essential to mitigate the risks of supply chain attacks, data breaches, and compliance violations.
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