Stolen credentials accounted for 22% of known initial access vectors in 2025 and remain the most common way attackers breach networks. Identity-centric Zero Trust—enforcing least privilege, continuous context-aware authentication, device trust, granular segmentation, and centralized governance—limits escalation and lateral movement, reducing breach impact. #Specops #ActiveDirectory
Keypoints
- Stolen credentials were responsible for 22% of known initial access vectors in 2025.
- Zero Trust must center on identity rather than isolated controls to close gaps attackers exploit.
- Enforcing least privilege with just-in-time and time-bound access reduces the impact of compromised accounts.
- Continuous, context-aware authentication and device trust prevent session hijacking and token abuse.
- Centralized identity governance, granular segmentation, and strict third-party controls limit lateral movement and improve visibility.
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