Modern enterprise security now revolves around identity, trusted relationships, and privilege rather than just infrastructure defense, as attackers increasingly inherit valid access instead of breaking through the perimeter. The article argues that organizations must assume compromise, reduce standing privilege, and secure both human and machine identities to limit attacker impact. #ZeroTrust #MITREATTACK #BeyondTrust
Keypoints
- Identity has become the core infrastructure of modern enterprises.
- Attackers prefer stolen credentials, hijacked tokens, and abused trust paths.
- Assume breach is now an operational requirement, not just a strategy.
- Zero Trust only works when hidden trust and excessive privilege are removed.
- Machine identities and AI-enabled workflows expand the attack surface.
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