When Identity is the Attack Path

This article highlights the increasing risk of attacks leveraging compromised identity credentials within complex IT environments. A single, exposed access key, often due to cached credentials or excessive permissions, can provide attackers with a pathway to access critical systems and data across hybrid environments. The piece emphasizes that traditional security tools often fail to identify and mitigate these interconnected ‘attack paths’ stemming from identity vulnerabilities, particularly as AI agents gain more operational control.