Semperis Launches Lightning Intelligence to Revolutionize Identity Security Posture Assessment
Semperis, a leader in identity-driven cyber resilience, has unveiled Lightning Intelligence, a cutting-edge security posture assessment tool integrated into its lightning platform. This innovative solution aims to address the growing challenges of securing hybrid identity environments, particularly for organizations managing both on-premises Active Directory (AD) and cloud-based Entra ID systems.
Darren Mar-Elia,VP of Products at Semperis,emphasized the critical need for such a tool: “Without a clear view into security vulnerabilities across both on-prem AD and Entra ID,organisations struggle to identify risky misconfigurations that can open the door to attackers. These types of attacks that move from cloud to on-premises are increasingly common because they bypass typical monitoring solutions. Lightning Intelligence brings unmatched clarity to overall security posture, delivered in an easy-to-deploy SaaS format for fast onboarding in organisations of any size—from smaller businesses to complex environments with multiple AD forests and entra ID tenants.”
Key Features of Lightning Intelligence
Lightning Intelligence is designed to simplify security posture management with its automated scanning capabilities and intuitive dashboard. The tool provides clear security posture scores, enabling IT and security teams to prioritize and expedite remediation efforts. This is particularly beneficial for small and mid-sized businesses, which frequently enough face resource constraints.
The platform offers seamless visibility across multi-forest AD and multi-tenant Entra ID environments, making it ideal for larger organizations with complex identity infrastructures.It supports both scheduled and on-demand scanning for indicators of exposure (IOEs), leveraging constantly updated security indicators developed by Semperis’ security research team.
A Game-Changer for Cyber Resilience
As part of the broader Lightning platform, Lightning Intelligence enhances identity-based security posture by incorporating elements such as ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response), change auditing, and forensics. Its straightforward deployment model ensures compatibility with both single-forest environments and the most intricate setups.
Mickey Bresman, CEO of Semperis, highlighted the tool’s significance in combating modern cyber threats: ”As the Lightning platform expands, we’ll continue to offer solutions that address the persistent challenges we see in our incident response work with some of the largest organisations in the world.Cyberattacks that move between the online and on-prem identity systems have been hard to detect and remediate, leading to devastating attacks across every industry. Lightning Intelligence provides a simple way to track overall security posture, with a flexible deployment model as a SaaS or an on-prem offering.”
Table: Lightning Intelligence at a Glance
| feature | Description |
|—————————|———————————————————————————|
| Deployment | Easy-to-deploy SaaS or on-prem offering |
| Scanning | Automated, scheduled, and on-demand |
| Visibility | Multi-forest AD and multi-tenant Entra ID environments |
| security Indicators | Constantly updated by Semperis’ security research team |
| Target Audience | Small to large organizations, including complex identity infrastructures |
Why Lightning Intelligence Matters
With over 30,000 organizations already using Semperis’ community tool, Purple Knight, the demand for streamlined security solutions is evident. Lightning Intelligence builds on this foundation, offering a robust yet accessible tool to enhance cyber resilience. By providing clear security scores and expediting remediation, it minimizes potential downtime and strengthens defenses against evolving threats.
As cyberattacks continue to grow in sophistication, tools like Lightning Intelligence are essential for organizations seeking to safeguard their identity systems. Whether deployed as a SaaS or on-prem solution, it offers the flexibility and clarity needed to navigate the complexities of modern IT environments.
For more information on how Lightning intelligence can transform your security posture, visit Semperis.
