Read-only cloud access is often treated as low risk, but it can be as dangerous as admin rights. With multi-cloud environments and identity sprawl, granting read-only permissions creates attack vectors that expose sensitive data. Real-world breaches like Uber’s GitHub token leak, which exposed data of 57 million users, show how attackers can exploit read-only roles. Managing dual controls for read-only and other accounts fragments policies and reduces visibility. CyberArk stresses treating read-only as privileged, applying least privilege, just-in-time access, and zero standing privileges to eliminate permanent entitlements, improve oversight, and protect cloud estates.

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