The attack on Cisco discussed in this post shows that identity-based attacks are a leading threat vector used in data breaches. From the perspective of a threat actor, targeting identity and access management gaps through compromised credentials is the quickest path to reaching a target’s resources and critical data. Attackers are very aware that Active Directory is the crown jewel of a business, granting them the ability to exfiltrate sensitive information, install backdoors, alter security policies, and more.
