Enhancing identity security with generative AI: Quest Software's strategic release

Quest Software, known globally for its innovations in securing IT infrastructure, recently unveiled Security Guardian Intelligence, a new generative AI feature for its Security Guardian platform. Specifically designed for hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments, this enhancement enables organizations to swiftly respond to identity threats without necessitating advanced AD expertise.

Heath Thompson, President and Chief Product Officer at Quest, highlighted that the enhancement not only detects identity threats but also explains these threats with context relevant for business leaders. This empowers teams to prioritize risks quickly and act without needing to dissect every technical intricacy.

IT teams today face mounting pressure as identity-based attacks surge, with Active Directory issues costing organizations upwards of $730,000 per hour. Alert overload, tool disconnects, and a lack of AD specialists exacerbate the problem, delaying containment efforts and amplifying threats. Any delay o containing threats amplifies the impact. On average a ransomware attack leaves systems down for 23 days

Security Guardian Intelligence addresses these challenges with three crucial features:

• Plain-language threat summaries: Converting intricate AD findings into comprehensible insights.
• Mapped attacker behavior: Aligning with MITRE ATT&CK tactics and real breach scenarios.
• Built-in remediation: Offering step-by-step guidance that requires no additional escalation or scripting.

"Many of our clients struggle with managing identity alerts due to a shortage of internal expertise," shared Eric Aslaksen, General Manager of Security and CISO at ivision. "While Security Guardian offers visibility, SGI adds transformative context and speed, becoming indispensable in our security toolkit."

Unlike outdated on-premises systems now attempting to integrate AI, Quest Software has prioritized a cloud-first architecture for Security Guardian since inception. This enables real-time integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into live identity telemetry, delivering faster, more informed decisions.

Embedded in Quest's cloud-native framework, SGI employs a click-to-context model, guiding users from identity alerts to business impact and resolution seamlessly. By analyzing live signals and mapping them to actual attacker behavior, SGI not only summarizes but also provides actionable insights, empowering teams to act without senior identity specialists on hand.