Security News > 2020 > March > The Human Element and Beyond: Why Static Passwords Aren't Enough
Despite all the new technologies, strategies, and artificial intelligence being employed by security experts and threat actors alike, one thing remains constant: the human element.
Most organizations continue to invest the largest chunk of their security budget on protecting the network perimeter rather than focusing on security controls which can protect against the leading attack vector: privileged access abuse.
These essential measures range from security awareness training and multi-factor authentication to applying Identity-Centric Security tactics and measures based on Zero Trust principles.
They can enable organizations to stay ahead of the security curve and leave static passwords behind for good.
Torsten has been part of the global IT security community for more than 27 years and regularly provides commentary and publishes articles on data breaches, insider threats, compliance frameworks, and IT security best practices.