The Unbreakable Bond: Why Identity and Data Security are Inseparable

This piece argues that effective data security requires robust identity security, emphasizing principles such as least privilege, verified and trustworthy identities, and continuous access review within a zero-trust framework. Citing IDSA research that most breaches involve compromised credentials, it recommends holistic, identity-aware data security solutions that provide visibility into data exposure, excessive permissions, and risky user behavior, alongside capabilities like data discovery, classification, and continuous monitoring.