What is Falcon's approach to dealing with identity-based threats?

Falcon's approach to dealing with identity-based threats focuses on monitoring user behavior to detect anomalies. This method leverages advanced analytics to establish a baseline of normal user activities, allowing for the identification of deviations that may indicate suspicious or malicious behavior. By analyzing patterns of behavior rather than solely relying on static security measures like passwords or access permissions, Falcon can more effectively detect potential identity-based threats in real-time. This proactive monitoring helps organizations respond swiftly to threats, minimizing potential damage.

Other approaches, such as implementing strict password policies, using multi-factor authentication exclusively, or regularly changing user access permissions, do contribute to overall security but do not provide the same level of dynamic and nuanced threat detection that user behavior monitoring offers. While these methods can enhance security, they may not be sufficient by themselves to identify more sophisticated and subtle identity-based attacks.