In response to growing credential theft threats, Google and its Mandiant division have introduced a comprehensive guide aimed at helping organizations secure privileged accounts. The guide underscores the necessity of privileged access management (PAM) in ensuring resilience against breaches, especially as stolen credentials led to 16% of intrusions in 2024. As attackers increasingly exploit these accounts, the document emphasizes the importance of prevention, detection, and rapid remediation across organizational structures.
Mandiant organizes its recommendations around three key pillars: securing access pathways, enhancing visibility for detection, and implementing swift response tactics. To prevent unauthorized access, defining privileged accounts broadly and tiering them based on impact are vital steps. Additionally, the guide encourages adopting advanced PAM strategies, such as multi-factor authentication and dedicated PAM tools. For detection, high-fidelity monitoring to identify privileged anomalies through behavioral analytics is crucial, particularly amid evolving threats. The remediation process includes enterprise-wide password changes and forensics on attack vectors, ensuring organizations are well-prepared against insider and third-party risks.
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