BeyondTrust lauded as a leader in Identity Threat Detection

BeyondTrust has been named as a leader in KuppingerCole Analysts AG's 2024 Leadership Compass for Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR): IAM Meets the SOC. BeyondTrust's acknowledgement as an overall leader highlights its influential role in shaping the future of identity security through its pioneering Identity Security Insights solution.

The KuppingerCole Leadership Compass is an independent research report that aids identity and security leaders in choosing solutions that can significantly enhance their cybersecurity programmes. The study covers the dynamics of the growing ITDR market, offers a framework for assessing solutions, and advises on how businesses can pick suitable technologies. The report suggests that ITDR is an essential component of a holistic cybersecurity strategy, as identities have become the main targets of cyber attackers aiming to gain unauthorized entry to information-rich systems.

Mike Neuenschwander, VP of KuppingerCole US and Global Head of Research Strategy, stated that "BeyondTrust's ITDR solution excels in most measured categories. For example, the report shows that BeyondTrust managed to identify over 15,000 accounts and then connect these accounts with 5,000 identities - improving visibility and manageability of the organisation's identity surface."

The report raises an important concern about the vulnerability of the modern identity attack surface, stating that siloed security procedures fail to provide a comprehensive view of identity security. This, in turn, may lead to unnecessary privileges, misconfigurations, and unauthorised access across various systems.

Marc Maiffret, Chief Technology Officer at BeyondTrust, underscored the significance of these findings, stating, "The identity threat landscape is relentlessly evolving with a worrying increase in identity-based attacks. Our recognition as an ITDR leader validates our position as a trusted leader in the field of identity security. We are the best unified vendor that supports organisations in gaining threat-aware context and in defending their identity landscape across on-premises, clouds, identity providers, and SaaS environments from one location."

As cyber attacks become more sophisticated and automated, identity security becomes a vital element of any comprehensive security strategy. However, with data breaches becoming increasingly frequent and widespread, managing and protecting an organisation's identity surface is no easy task. Achievements such as this, by companies such as BeyondTrust, are critical steps in the ongoing battle against cybercrime.