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🚀 Beyond User IDs: Exploring the Rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIDs)🚀 Today’s digital landscape isn’t just about people logging in—it’s also about "things" connecting, communicating, and requiring secure access. From IoT devices to microservices, these so-called “Non-Human Identities” (NHIDs) are rapidly reshaping how organisations handle Authentication, Authorisation, and Identity Management. In this insightful article by Astranova Labs, you’ll discover: ✅ Why NHIDs are becoming essential in modern tech ecosystems. ✅ The challenges in managing credentials for devices, bots, and applications. ✅  Best practices and considerations to securely handle the next frontier of identity and access management. Read the full article here (https://lnkd.in/g2Q2caEs). If you’re looking for tailored identity solutions, Astranova Labs flagship product 'Citadel Identity360' can help your organization build and maintain secure, scalable NHID management systems. 💬 Connect with us or visit www.astranovalabs.com to learn more. Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra #IdentityManagement #NonHumanIdentities #Cybersecurity #IoTSecurity #IAM #DigitalTransformation #TechTrends #Microservices #CloudSecurity

🚀 We are delighted to have attended the 19th Annual Information Security Summit (AISS) 2024 in New Delhi. The event provided a platform to delve into critical areas such as Security Technology Leadership, Privacy Governance, and AI Paradigm Shifts. Key Learnings: AI Paradigm Shifts: Exploring the transformative impact of AI on cybersecurity strategies. Cloud-Native Security: Understanding the unique challenges and solutions in securing cloud-native environments. Ransomware trends: Gaining insights into the evolving tactics of ransomware threats and mitigation strategies. Engaging with industry leaders has enriched our perspective, reinforcing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge identity governance solutions. We extend our gratitude to the Data Security Council of India for orchestrating a flawlessly managed event that continues to elevate the standards of cybersecurity discourse. Here's to a more secure digital future! 🔐🌐 Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra #CyberSecurity #AI #CloudSecurity #Ransomware #DataProtection #InformationSecurity #Networking #AISS2024 #DSCI #AstranovaLabs

🚀 A Landmark in Telecom Cybersecurity 🚀 The Government of India’s Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024 mark a pivotal step toward fortifying the nation’s digital infrastructure. At Astranova Labs, we applaud this forward-thinking initiative that underscores the critical importance of telecom cybersecurity in today’s interconnected world. 🌐🔐 Key Highlights of the Policy: ✅ Comprehensive Cybersecurity Framework: Introducing robust measures like security policies, incident reporting, and mandatory periodic audits to safeguard telecom networks. ✅ Chief Telecommunication Security Officer (CTSO): Mandating every telecom entity to appoint a CTSO ensures accountability and effective implementation of cyber security measures. ✅ Incident Management and Reporting: The six-hour window for reporting security incidents reflects the government’s commitment to swift action and resilience. ✅ Secure Portals and Digital Implementation: Establishing a centralized portal for secure communication and compliance is a step toward transparency and efficiency. Why This Matters: With the increasing reliance on telecom services for personal, professional, and national interests, this policy strengthens the backbone of our digital economy. By focusing on security, compliance, and data protection, the government is paving the way for a safer and more resilient future. At Astranova Labs (www.astranovalabs.com), we share this vision of a secure digital landscape. Our solutions, like Citadel Identity 360, are designed to complement such policies by enabling seamless governance, compliance, and security for rapidly evolving organizations. Moving Ahead We’re excited to see how these rules will catalyze growth and security in the telecom sector. Together, let’s ensure that India continues to lead the way in innovation and cybersecurity! 🌟 Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra #CyberSecurity #TelecomPolicy #AstranovaLabs #TelecomCyberSecurity #DigitalIndia #InnovationInSecurity

🚀 Navigating the Identity Challenges of 2025: Insights and Solutions 🔒   The recently released Cybersecurity Forecast 2025 from Google (https://lnkd.in/g2vmA5DF )  highlights how compromised identities in hybrid environments will continue to pose elevated risks for organizations. Key takeaways include: 👉 The growing impact of identity compromise due to gaps in multi-factor authentication (MFA) and risk validation. 👉 Challenges from cloud IAM misconfigurations, emphasizing the need for strong identity governance. 👉 Attackers leveraging infostealers and AI-driven tools to bypass identity verification systems.   Fast-growing organizations must prioritize identity governance to secure access, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.   At Astranova Labs, we’ve developed Citadel Identity 360 to tackle these issues:   ✅ End-to-end identity lifecycle management: Ensuring the right access for the right people at the right time. ✅ Seamless integration across multi-cloud and hybrid systems, proactively managing IAM misconfigurations. ✅ Continuous risk reviews to protect identities and applications.   As hybrid architectures and rapid scaling become the norm, Citadel Identity 360 is here to provide a secure and seamless identity governance framework. Let’s build a safer digital world together! 🌐   Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra   💬 Connect with us or visit www.astranovalabs.com to learn more.   #CyberSecurity #IdentityGovernance #IdentityManagement #HybridCloud #CyberResilience #AstranovaLabs #CitadelIdentity360 #DigitalTrust

🌐 Key Identity and Access Management Insights from the Orca Report 2024 🌐 The latest Orca State of Cloud Security Report sheds light on pressing challenges in identity and access management: 🔐 61% of organizations have root or account owners without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This leaves critical accounts vulnerable to breaches. Implementing MFA is an essential first step. 🗝️ Unused IAM Users and Roles: 82% of organizations have IAM credentials unused for over 90 days. 72% of organizations have inactive IAM roles, increasing the risk of unauthorized access. 🔄 Lateral Movement Exposure: 90% of organizations have at least one asset that enables lateral movement, allowing attackers to pivot within the cloud environment. 72% of organizations have public-facing assets vulnerable to lateral movement. ⚠️ Public-Facing Assets with Weak Passwords: 24% of organizations have public-facing workloads with weak or leaked passwords, significantly increasing the risk of credential-based attacks. These findings highlight the importance of strong identity governance practices, including regular IAM audits, MFA enforcement, and addressing public-facing risks. Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra At Astranova Labs, we prioritize solving these challenges with solutions like Citadel Identity 360, ensuring organizations stay secure and compliant. 📖 Insights sourced from the Orca State of Cloud Security Report. (https://lnkd.in/gQxPfSiU) #CloudSecurity #IdentityGovernance #IAM #CyberSecurity #OrcaReport

In today’s multicloud landscape, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is paramount to maintaining security. Microsoft's latest 2024 State of Multicloud Security Report (https://lnkd.in/dqsJE4qb) brings crucial insights to light, showing the growing complexities and risks around identity sprawl and permissions management. 🔑 Highlights on Identity Management: (a) Identity Explosion: With over 209 million identities across multicloud environments, identity sprawl is creating more attack entry points than ever. Most surprising? Only 3% of workload identity permissions were actually used in 2023, emphasizing how over-provisioned access can expose organizations to significant security risks. (b) Rise of Workload Identities: For every human identity, there are approximately 10 workload identities. These identities often outnumber human users in cloud environments, but lack the structured lifecycle that human identities typically follow, making them vulnerable to misuse if not properly managed. (c) Super Identities as a Risk Factor: Microsoft’s report highlights the elevated risk associated with super identities—accounts with full access to all resources and permissions. While only a small fraction of permissions are ever used, more than 50% of all identities are classified as super identities, increasing the potential impact of a breach exponentially. (d) Permissions Creep: The study found that 66% of attack paths are linked to insecure credentials, illustrating the significant risk permissions sprawl poses. Without fine-tuned access, these superfluous permissions expand the potential for unauthorized access across cloud environments. 🔐 Securing the Multicloud with Proactive IAM: The data in the report emphasises the need for a proactive IAM strategy. By adopting Zero Trust principles, enforcing least privilege access, and implementing tools like CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management), organizations can better manage identity sprawl and secure workload identities alongside human accounts. As IAM becomes a cornerstone of multicloud security, taking a proactive approach will be essential to mitigating risks and ensuring resilience in a complex, interconnected cloud environment. Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra #CyberSecurity #IdentityManagement #IAM #Multicloud #ZeroTrust #Microsoft #CloudSecurity #DataProtection #DigitalTransformation

🚀 Navigating CIEM in Complex Cloud Environments: A Real-World Example 🚀 In the final part of our Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) series, we tackle the complexities of implementing CIEM in intricate organizational structures. Through a real-world scenario, this article offers a practical perspective on managing entitlements and identities across multi-tiered cloud environments. Key insights include: (a) Addressing unique challenges of complex cloud infrastructures (b) Implementing CIEM to enhance security and streamline governance (c) Leveraging automation to achieve scalable identity management Whether you're in a startup or a large enterprise, this article provides actionable guidance on deploying CIEM solutions effectively—even in the most demanding environments. Read Part 3 of the series here 👉 Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): A Complex OrganizationalScenario https://lnkd.in/ge3KDaxA Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra Part 1 - https://lnkd.in/gQJ46k4F part 2 - https://lnkd.in/gQJ46k4F #CIEM #CloudSecurity #IdentityManagement #AstranovaLabs #CyberResilience #DigitalTransformation #DataProtection

🔍 Simplifying Cloud Identity Governance with CIEM 🔍 In the ever-evolving cloud landscape, managing entitlements and identities efficiently is essential. As a follow-up to our initial guide(https://lnkd.in/g-sRAX7P) on Cloud IAM models, Part 2 dives deeper into Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)and how it can streamline identity governance across complex environments. In this article, we cover: (a) The importance of CIEM in mitigating identity-related risks (b) Practical strategies for simplifying access management across cloud platforms (c) Key considerations for building a secure and compliant cloud environment Explore how CIEM can transform your cloud security strategy and help you gain full visibility and control over entitlements. Read the full article here (Part 2)👉 Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Simplifying Identity Governance https://lnkd.in/gQJ46k4F Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra #CIEM #CloudSecurity #IdentityGovernance #AstranovaLabs #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #DigitalTrust

At Astranova Labs, we know that robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) is foundational to any successful cloud strategy. That's why we've published a comprehensive guide that dives deep into Cloud IAM models and Continuous Identity & Entitlement Management (CIEM) normalization. In this first installment, we break down essential IAM concepts to help organizations: (a) Strengthen their cloud security posture (b) Achieve better control over identity sprawl (c) Simplify compliance in complex, multi-cloud environments Whether you're new to cloud IAM or looking to enhance your current strategy, this guide provides insights you won’t want to miss. Check out Part 1 here 👉 Understanding Cloud IAM Models and CIEM Normalization https://lnkd.in/g-sRAX7P Sandeep Padam | Anoop Nair | Anshuman Chandra #Cybersecurity #CloudIAM #IdentityManagement #AstranovaLabs #CIEM #DigitalTransformation #DataProtection

We're thrilled to announce that Astranova Labs is now ISO 27001 certified! 🎉 This certification is more than just a badge; it’s a testament to our commitment to a security-first approach in everything we do. From our identity governance solutions to our internal practices, security has always been the foundation of how we operate. Achieving ISO 27001 certification means we adhere to the highest standards of information security, ensuring that our clients' data is managed with integrity, confidentiality, and care. It's a stamp of best practice that we’re proud to display on our website and a milestone that aligns with our vision of making the digital world safer for all businesses. A big thank you to our team and ISO partners Sprinto who made this journey possible! Anshuman Chandra | Anoop Nair I Sandeep Padam | Vinod Jacob P. | Raghuveer Kancherla | Pritesh Vora #ISO27001 #SecurityFirst #CyberSecurity #AstranovaLabs #DigitalTrust #BestPractices #Sprinto