Episode 149: The C-Suite Guide to IAM Advisory

Every digital initiative hinges on identity. Join SecurDI's CEO - Pawan Nallan to learn how a sophisticated IAM advisory approach empowers executives and managers to effectively manage risk, simplify audits, and capitalize on opportunities. We'll explore how identity becomes a business enabler and provides secure foundation for innovation and growth.

#Speakers

• Host: Mike Schwartz, Founder/CEO Gluu
• Guest: Pawan Nallan Chakravartula

#Homework

• SecurDI Executive Advisory
• Understanding the Importance of Cybersecurity for C-Suite Leaders
• Simeo: The Crucial Role of Program Governance in IAM

#Takeaways

• There is no one answer for the right approach to IAM. But with high opportunity costs for getting IAM wrong, having outside tactical advice can have a disproportionate ROI. And it starts with understanding your enterprise has right-sized organizational
• To govern effectively IAM should deliver KPIs that makes progress and risk clear.
• It's hard to change culture (by definition). Sometimes an oustside change engine can be an important catalyst for a discussion about assumptions that need to evolve.
• Is digital identity an enabler or a cost of doing business to achieve security? And do you need to first address security before you can make the business case for how to make identity a competitive differentiator?