CISOs should focus on identity risk through attack paths as identity-based attacks cause most breaches. Traditional tools like identity governance, PAM, and MFA neglect how identities and privileges interconnect, allowing attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. Attack Path Management (APM) offers continuous mapping of access chains instead of only tracking assigned access. With the rise of non-human identities, organizations face millions of attack paths related to identity sprawl. Current security tools often miss threats from identities in transit, leaving organizations vulnerable. Thus, understanding attack paths is essential for effective risk management.
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