Security Series: Part 6 – Identity and Passwords

Attackers love weak identities. Passwords that never change, accounts without MFA, and shared logins are often the easiest way into an organization. Once inside, attackers can escalate privileges, move laterally, and cause damage before anyone notices.

Think about this. A password used for a personal shopping account is the same one an employee uses at work. That password is exposed in a breach, sold on the dark web, and suddenly attackers are testing it against your tenant. Without strong identity protections, that reused password becomes the open door to your business.

The foundation of modern security is good identity and password hygiene. This means:

• Enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all accounts

• Reducing password reliance with passwordless authentication options

• Blocking legacy authentication protocols that bypass modern security checks

• Using Conditional Access to enforce sign-in requirements based on risk, device, or location

• Monitoring for password spray and brute-force attempts to quickly lock down risky accounts

Even with these controls, incidents can still happen. Attackers are creative, and users make mistakes. That is why detection and response - from risky user alerts to automated remediation - remain critical.

At iKan, we help organizations implement identity strategies that go beyond just requiring a password. From MFA rollouts to passwordless adoption and Conditional Access frameworks, we make sure your workforce is both secure and productive.

Call us today at 833-IKAN4U2 to learn how we can strengthen your identity protections and put an end to weak password risks.