Technology Magazine December 2024 | Page 107

Dr . Chris Hillman , Data Science
Senior Director International ,
Teradata

43 %

OF ORGANISATIONS EXPERIENCED SUCCESSFUL SECURITY BREACHES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS
Identity management has emerged as a critical battleground in this new security landscape . “ Identities in particular are a key threat in cloud environments given they are the keys to accessing these resources ,” Montel emphasises . “ If compromised , they enable attackers to gain access to everything , particularly sensitive data and systems .” Whilst simple measures like keeping credentials private can make a significant difference , comprehensive security requires a more sophisticated approach that considers the full scope of identity management in cloud environments .