Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)

Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) represents a modern and proactive approach to combating identity-based cyber threats. As credential misuse and account takeover attacks continue to rise, ITDR delivers real-time, automated cybersecurity threat detection to safeguard organizations from exploitation. By combining identity analytics, behavioral monitoring, and unified observability, ITDR continuously evaluates user activity to detect suspicious behavior and identify high-risk user accounts. This approach not only helps identify potential breaches early but also enables faster, smarter, and more efficient remediation through automation and streamlined workflows.

A core benefit of ITDR is its impact on key operational metrics such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR). Through automated threat assessment and risk prioritization, ITDR solutions accelerate both detection and response, helping organizations focus on the most critical vulnerabilities first. A robust notification system for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exploitations ensures that alerts are actionable and prioritized. Effective risk prioritization and triage enables IT and security teams to address and contain identity risks before they escalate. This proactive defense reduces downtime and limits the potential for data loss or system compromise.

ITDR also simplifies complexity by providing unified observability across an organization’s identity infrastructure. It correlates data from multiple systems to detect anomalies and suspicious patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. When potential threats such as credential stuffing or insider misuse are detected, ITDR can automatically block or challenge accounts to stop attacks before they succeed. This automation helps reduce the workload on security teams while improving the overall speed and accuracy of incident response, ensuring protection without compromising productivity.

The Imprivata integration of ITDR capabilities — enhanced by the October 2025 Verosint acquisition — demonstrates how intelligent identity protection can coexist with seamless access. Combined with Imprivata Privileged Access Security (PAS) and Enterprise Access Management (EAM), ITDR strengthens defenses against account takeover and other identity threats while maintaining frictionless access for legitimate users. By delivering continuous detection, automated response, and unified visibility, Imprivata’s ITDR approach helps organizations reduce risk and balance strong security with an uninterrupted workforce experience.