Knowledge Base
What is the topic of this blueAPACHE blog article?
The article, titled 'EOFY Strategic Cyber Security Budgeting and Insights for IT Departments,' addresses the complexities of end-of-financial-year (EOFY) IT budgeting and planning, particularly in cyber security, for IT departments acting as custodians of their organisation's digital assets.
Who published this article and when?
The article was published by blueAPACHE, an organization credited as both the author and publisher.
What has become the primary attack surface in the current cyber threat environment, according to the content?
Identity has become the primary attack surface. Attackers increasingly focus on compromising identity systems rather than attempting network intrusions, reflecting the principle that 'attackers don't break in, they log in.'
What percentage of cyber breaches start with human behavior?
82% of cyber breaches start with human behavior, highlighting why security investments must extend beyond technical controls to address the human element of cybersecurity.
What are some high-priority attack vectors identified in the threat landscape?
High-priority attack vectors include credential theft and stolen passwords, privileged access exploitation (with privileged credentials sold on the dark market for as little as $1,000), adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks that hijack sessions and bypass multi-factor authentication, session hijacking using stolen tokens, and shadow workflows involving stealthy email rules designed to exfiltrate sensitive data.
What is identified as the primary attack vector for targeting users?
Email remains the primary attack vector, with users directly targeted through phishing, social engineering, and credential harvesting campaigns.
Why is EOFY budget planning considered critical for IT departments?
EOFY budget planning is critical because the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with attackers increasingly targeting identity systems, privileged access, and human behavior as primary attack vectors, requiring IT leaders to align security investments with business priorities while addressing emerging vulnerabilities.