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Increased Risk of Credential-Based Incidents in Lean Security Teams

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Security teams in large organizations face significant challenges due to workforce reductions, leading to increased risks from credential-based incidents. The average time to identify and contain these incidents is 292 days, with the financial stakes reaching over $11 million for US organizations when hardcoded secrets are involved. The real-world impact includes downtime and compromised credentials, as seen in recent attacks. The problem is exacerbated by the proliferation of unmanaged secrets across various platforms, with up to 40% falling into high-risk categories. Effective remediation requires understanding the broader infrastructure context, often demanding coordination between multiple teams. Advanced platforms now focus on providing contextual information to reduce false positives and streamline remediation processes.

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  1. 23.09.2025 14:30 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 9h ago

    Credential-Based Incidents Highlight Risks in Lean Security Teams

    Large organizations face increased risks from credential-based incidents due to workforce reductions. The average time to identify and contain these incidents is 292 days, with significant financial and operational impacts. The proliferation of unmanaged secrets across various platforms exacerbates the problem, with up to 40% falling into high-risk categories. Advanced secrets management platforms now focus on providing contextual information to reduce false positives and streamline remediation processes.

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