Implementing an identity security program requires addressing major gaps in ransomware defense, particularly at endpoints where users still operate with admin credentials. Digital transformation adds risks through unmanaged SSH keys, service accounts, and cloud workloads that often lack oversight. Attackers exploit these blind spots, hide in normal traffic, and increasingly focus on data exfiltration for ransom. Effective programs must secure both human and non-human identities with strong authentication, discovery, least privilege, and Zero Trust. CyberArk emphasizes combining PAM, least privilege, and just-in-time access to minimize attack surfaces and block lateral movement.

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