Fusion Live 2026 | How Identity Gaps became an Attacker’s Quickest Win

Attackers don't need to break in when they can sign in. This session traces the path from a single compromised identity to critical systems and data, showing how everyday identity gaps create opportunities for attackers long before sophisticated techniques are required. Using recent UK examples, we'll explore how these risks map directly to regulatory and security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit, UK NIS Regulations and NIS2. You'll leave with a practical framework for reducing identity risk: identify what every identity can access, measure the exposure it creates, and prioritise remediation to remove the greatest risk first.