Identity, Threat, Detection & Response (ITDR)

In the last two years, 60% of survey respondents experienced a data breach, with 74% being API-related, indicating a pressing need for improved API security. The advent of non-human identities has become a new frontier in cyber attacks, and companies such as Microsoft, Huggingface, and the Polish government have been some of the most infamous targets of cyberattacks. 

Let’s learn about ITDR, the security problems it solves, and how it compares to EDR.

What is Identity, Threat, Detection & Response (ITDR)?

Picture ITDR as your guardian, tirelessly standing watch over your digital identity, ready to spring into action at the first sign of trouble. Equipped with intelligent tools and meticulously structured processes, ITDR is not just a security guard but a protector of your online presence.

ITDR diligently monitors every login to your accounts, scanning for any hint of suspicious activity. Its keen eyes never rest, constantly scouring the digital landscape for potential threats.

And when danger lurks, ITDR doesn’t hesitate to leap into action. Like a superhero swooping in to save the day, it thwarts attacks before they can materialize, ensuring your digital identity remains untarnished and secure.

With ITDR at your side, you can rest assured knowing that your online presence is safeguarded by a dedicated guardian, always ready to defend against any threat. So browse, shop, and connect confidently, knowing that ITDR is standing watch, keeping your digital identity safe and sound.

How ITDR differs from EDR

While EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) primarily focuses on detecting and responding to endpoint threats, ITDR specifically targets identity-related threats, such as unauthorized access, compromised credentials, and lateral movement within the identity infrastructure.

ITDR encompasses a broader scope, including cyber threat intelligence, behavior analysis, and processes tailored to enhance identity infrastructure security, whereas EDR is more centered around endpoints and their associated threat detection and response mechanisms.

Implementing Identity, Threat, Detection & Response

Businesses can implement ITDR by:

Identity management: Use strong Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions to ensure only authorized people can access important information and resources in the company.

Threat detection: Deploy advanced threat detection technologies, such as user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) and security information and event management (SIEM) systems, to monitor and analyze user activities, detect anomalous behavior, and identify potential insider and outsider threats.

Response capabilities: Develop and document incident response procedures to effectively address security incidents related to compromised identities or unauthorized access attempts.

Integration with security controls: Integrate ITDR solutions with other cybersecurity controls, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and data loss prevention (DLP) tools, to create a cohesive security infrastructure.

Securing identities with ITDR

To secure identities with ITDR, organizations can:

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Use MFA to make user authentication more secure. This reduces the chance that someone else can get in if their credentials are stolen.

Privileged Access Management (PAM): Use PAM solutions to track who can access essential systems and sensitive information, especially for special accounts.

Continuous monitoring: Regularly monitor user activities, secrets usage, access patterns, and authentication attempts to identify and respond to suspicious behavior promptly.

Secrets management: Employ secrets management platforms to securely store and distribute sensitive credentials, such as API keys and access tokens, ensuring they are accessed only by authorized individuals and applications.

Security awareness training: The crucial component of educating employees about the significance of robust authentication practices, secrets rotation, password hygiene, and the potential hazards associated with identity-related security threats.

Entro’s approach

Entro is like a guardian angel for security teams, offering a complete package to keep your organization’s secrets safe and sound. But it doesn’t stop there. Entro gives you a crystal-clear view of your secrets, showing you who owns them, where they’re used, and their risk level. With real-time monitoring, you’ll always be on top of any suspicious activity around your secrets, with recommendations for quick fixes.

Entro is useful for prevention, too. With its advanced analysis, you can spot vulnerabilities and weed out false alarms, saving you time and headaches. And with automation on your side, you’ll breeze through remediation tasks, leaving you with more time to focus on what matters. In summary, Entro allows you to implement your secrets management strategies in line with ITDR.