As identity-based attacks continue to dominate the threat landscape, security teams face a growing challenge: it’s no longer just about managing identities—it’s about controlling privilege. In today’s environments, where human, machine, and AI-driven identities are rapidly expanding, attackers are exploiting hidden paths to privilege to move laterally, escalate access, and compromise critical systems.  In this session, BeyondTrust Chief Security Advisor Morey J. Haber explores why traditional identity security approaches fall short and how organizations must evolve to a privilege-centric model. Attendees will gain insight into how modern attack vectors—from compromised credentials to third-party access—are fundamentally tied to identity and privilege, and why excessive privileges remain one of the most critical drivers of risk.  We’ll break down the concept of “Paths to Privilege™” and highlight where security gaps exist across human, machine, and emerging AI identities. You’ll also learn how to reduce risk through strategies like least privilege, just-in-time access, and unified visibility across environments.  Whether you’re early in your identity security journey or looking to mature your program, this session will provide a clear framework for modernizing your approach—helping you move from fragmented tools and blind spots to a unified, proactive defense strategy.