Security News > 2023 > August > The gap in users’ identity security knowledge gives cybercriminals an opening

With exponential growth in the number of human and machine actors on the network and more sophisticated technology in more places, identity in this new era is rapidly becoming a super-human problem, according to RSA. Paradoxically, even in this world where AI can dynamically assess risks and automate responses to threats, humans will have an even more important and strategic role in cybersecurity and identity security.

The report found significant gaps in respondents' knowledge concerning critical identity vulnerabilities, best practices for securing identity, and how to develop stronger identity security.

55% did not understand the full scope of identity capabilities that can improve an organization's security posture.

"The RSA's report reveals why identity is one of the most susceptible ways for cybercriminals to breach an organization-users simply don't understand identity's full cybersecurity role, the risks that identity poses, or the ways to use identity to build safer organizations," said RSA CEO Rohit Ghai.

"The gaps in users' identity knowledge give cybercriminals openings to exploit."

"Identity plays critical roles across organizations, and for organizations to stay secure and compliant, identity needs to excel in each of those roles. The RSA's report results reveal why organizations need to invest in unified identity solutions and integrate artificial intelligence to help their personnel keep up with the pace of change."

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