Identity Systems are critical to prevent cybercriminals from disrupting operations

Identity systems are increasingly targeted by ransomware attackers who aim to gain control over organizational operations; attackers either breach the system directly or move laterally from other areas, posing threats to the entire organization's functionality and demanding ransom payments. The breach of an organization's identity system grants attackers access to all organization assets, and taking down the identity system renders the organization disabled as users cannot authenticate to access on-premises or cloud applications. Securing these systems becomes paramount to prevent operational disruptions and financial losses due to ransomware threats

Professionals like Mickey Bresman from Semperis stress the importance of safeguarding identity systems against various attack strategies like password spraying, credential stuffing, and brute force attacks, noting increased threat activities in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. ```
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