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Silverfort's Enhanced Identity Security Offering

In today's digital landscape, where identities are constantly under threat, Silverfort has stepped up its game by expanding its non-human identity (NHI) security to include cloud environments. The innovation promises comprehensive identity protection by integrating both human and non-human identities in a singular, cohesive platform.

With the increasing prevalence of non-human identities—such as service accounts, API keys, and tokens—traditional security measures often fall short. These NHIs are critical connectors within an organization's network and play an essential role in the functionality of modern applications. However, their security is typically fragmented and misaligned with their importance, leading to potential security breaches.

Roy Akerman, Vice President of Identity Security Strategy at Silverfort, points out a major concern: a significant percentage of organizations unintentionally sync their service accounts with their SaaS directory, thereby expanding their attack surface. This misconfiguration results in a multitude of inactive accounts and outdated credentials that present prime targets for attackers. The challenge is compounded by the fact that there are estimated to be 50 times more NHIs than human identities, creating an expansive security gap that is often overlooked.

The surge in generative AI and autonomous agents is rapidly widening this gap, making NHIs an essential focus in the security landscape. The company's recent acquisition of Rezonate has reinforced Silverfort's capability to address this pressing need, enabling organizations to protect human and non-human identities across hybrid environments. Silverfort's solution now enables organizations to have end-to-end visibility and control over their entire attack surface, eliminating significant security blind spots.

The Unique Approach of Silverfort

Silverfort has crafted a unique platform that not only identifies but also protects NHIs across various environments, including local systems, cloud providers, and SaaS applications. This approach is a departure from traditional solutions that often focus on piecemeal fixes rather than holistic security coverage. By providing a unified security framework, organizations can effectively monitor and manage both human and non-human identities, addressing all facets of identity security.

One of the standout features of Silverfort's platform is its ability to map effective privileges, activities, risk indicators, and usage patterns related to NHIs. By leveraging behavioral analysis, the platform generates proactive policies that help mitigate lateral movement by blocking unauthorized access whenever an NHI behaves unexpectedly. This capability extends beyond conventional methods, as Silverfort can automatically ascertain human ownership of each NHI, enhancing accountability and expediting remediation processes.

Seamless Integration for Robust Security

To streamline deployment and ongoing maintenance, Silverfort's platform seamlessly integrates with existing identity infrastructures—ranging from Active Directory to major cloud services like AWS and Azure. This level of integration ensures comprehensive cross-platform protection and adheres to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity needs.

Key benefits of Silverfort's solution include:

• - Unified coverage for both human and non-human identities across local and cloud environments.
• - Comprehensive discovery and mapping of ownership for NHIs, ensuring visibility into all identities within an organization.
• - Proactive management of NHI security posture, equipped with actionable insights regarding at-risk identities.
• - Real-time prevention of lateral movement and service account vulnerabilities through automated virtual fencing.

Future of Identity Security

Silverfort's mission is clear: create a more secure future by addressing the complex challenges of identity security through innovation. With over 1,000 organizations, including high-profile companies like UPS and Airbus, already trusting Silverfort to safeguard their identities, the platform has proven its worth by handling more than 10 billion daily authentications efficiently.

In an era where security threats are pervasive, Silverfort's advances in identity protection reflect the urgent need for comprehensive, integrated solutions. As the company gears up for its presentation at the RSA Conference, the industry keenly anticipates witnessing Silverfort NHI Security in action, solidifying the company's role as a leader in addressing identity security challenges.

For more information on Silverfort and to explore its innovative offerings, visit their official website at silverfort.com.

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