![]() ![]() GH: Typically, this level of access isn't an issue. Yet in the wrong hands, powerful government credentials can be abused.īN: In what ways can powerful credentials be abused? ![]() Typically defined as 'administrators', accounts with privileged access can create, add or remove other users, install software, change system settings, access sensitive databases, and more. Privileged access threats are particularly dangerous. Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that human error is a contributing factor to four in every five breaches, with staff continuing to be susceptible to social engineering attacks and privileged access misuse. GH: It's important to note that breaches and cyberattacks often begin with employees. ![]() We spoke to Graham Hawkey, PAM specialist at Osirium, to discuss the key threats associated with access management, and how governments can implement solutions that ensure systems and information can be safely accessed.īN: What are the threats associated with users accessing government systems? According to the UK Government Cyber Security Strategy: 2022 to 2030 policy paper, four in 10 incidents managed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the year ended August 2021 were aimed at the public sector. ![]()
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