Rethinking Identity: IAM, PAM & Passwordless Trends from Identiverse – Chip Hughes, Ashley Stevenson, John Pritchard, Amit Masand, Matt Caulfield, David Lee – ESW #412
In fast-paced, shared device environments like healthcare, manufacturing, and other critical industries, traditional access management approaches are falling short, quietly eroding both security and productivity. This episode explores how outdated methods, like shared credentials and clunky logins, create friction, increase risk, and undermine compliance. We’ll discuss what a modern, strategic access management approach looks like and how passwordless authentication solutions are closing the gap between security and usability. To learn more about passwordless authentication in healthcare and other critical industries, check out our whitepapers on the topic: https://security.imprivata.com/putting-complex-passwords-to-work-for-you-wp.html https://www.imprivata.com/resources/whitepapers/passwordless-journey-healthcare This segment is sponsored by Imprivata. Visit https://securityweekly.com/imprivataidv to learn more about them!
As digital identities multiply and certificate lifespans shrink, enterprises face growing challenges in securing trust across users, devices, and systems. This session explores why unifying PKI and IAM is essential to closing identity-related trust gaps and how platforms like DigiCert ONE—integrating PKI, DNS, and automation—help eliminate outages, streamline security operations, and future-proof organizations. This segment is sponsored by DigiCert. Visit https://securityweekly.com/digicertidv to learn more about them!
Identity-related attacks are now the dominant threat vector in cybersecurity, yet most organizations remain hindered by fragmented tools, siloed data, and disconnected teams. “Multiplayer AI” offers a new model for identity security, emphasizing interoperability between human experts and AI agents to create a unified, real-time system of systems. By fostering collaboration through open standards and shared intelligence, enterprises can close security gaps, reduce attacker dwell time, and respond faster—transforming identity security from isolated defense into coordinated resilience. https://www.radiantlogic.com/blog/the-dentity-security-paradox-when-more-tools-create-bigger-blind-spots/ This segment is sponsored by Radiant Logic. Visit https://securityweekly.com/radiantlogicidv to learn more about them!
In this era of technological advancements where businesses are going digital and more cloud based while preferring remote work environment, cyber threats are surprising growing at the rate never seen before. This makes Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) no more an optional thing but a core crucial requirement. These are not just IT tools anymore- they are important for the security of people, data, and operations. More and more organizations from different industries are now turning to IAM and PAM as managed services to handle the growing complexity of access control and cybersecurity. Why? Because managing identity internally is becoming harder, more expensive, and riskier. With a trusted managed service partner, businesses gain expert support, 24/7 monitoring, scalability, and peace of mind—all while staying compliant and secure. This segment will explore how IAM and PAM managed services are helping companies reduce risk, simplify operations, and stay ahead of evolving security challenges. Whether you're an IT leader, security professional, or business decision-maker, you’ll learn why outsourcing identity and access management is quickly becoming a smart, strategic move for the modern enterprise https://www.idmexpress.com/blogs https://www.idmexpress.com/post/cyberark-privileged-access-management-pam-implementation https://www.idmexpress.com/iam-products This segment is sponsored by IDMEXPRESS. Visit https://securityweekly.com/idmidv to implement and manage IAM and PAM solutions tailored to your business needs.
Duo's biggest announcement since push-MFA. Duo is defining the future of Identity by unveiling a solution that attackers will hate and users will love. This segment is sponsored by Cisco Duo. Visit https://securityweekly.com/duoidv to learn more about them!
In this interview, we will explore the power of data-driven identity leadership and how organizations can leverage analytics to enhance their identity security strategies. Hear insights on aligning data with business goals, improving decision-making, and proactively managing risk. Learn how analytics can transform your identity program from reactive to strategic, driving measurable success. This segment is sponsored by Saviynt. Visit https://securityweekly.com/saviyntidv to learn more about them or get a free demo!
Chip Hughes is the Chief Product Officer at Imprivata where he’s responsible for driving Imprivata’s product vision, strategy, and roadmap execution across the company’s leading access management and privileged access security solutions.
Ashley serves as VP of Product and Solution Marketing organization at DigiCert. With a passion for security through digital trust, and over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and digital identity, Ashley has played pivotal roles in shaping the identity landscape across both private and public sectors. He joined ForgeRock in 2015, contributing to key initiatives in the CTO and marketing organizations, including the company’s IPO and major product launches. Before his time at ForgeRock and Ping, Ashley helped safeguard the nation’s security as Chief Identity Architect for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
As CEO of Radiant Logic, John Pritchard is the visionary behind the company’s mission to simplify identity complexity and redefine how enterprises secure and manage identity data. Under his leadership, Radiant Logic has evolved from its foundational data-centric approach to pioneering Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM), integrating advanced analytics and AI-driven real-time observability to give organizations complete visibility and control over their identity infrastructure.
Before stepping into the CEO role, John served as Chief Product Officer, where he spearheaded the transformation of Radiant Logic’s platform to meet the dynamic needs of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. John has held data and AI roles at Adobe, implementing Sensei AI for content intelligence, Okta, extending the Okta Risk Engine for fraud detection and IBM, launching cloud-scale database services.
John holds a B.S. in Information Systems from American University, an M.S. in Telecommunications from George Washington University, an MBA from Duke University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver, where his research focused on Open Innovation in Artificial Intelligence.
Amit Masand, Founder and CEO of IDMEXPRESS, a USA-based company delivering AI-enabled identity security solutions and 24×7×365 managed services to organizations worldwide, across industries. With nearly two decades of expertise in Identity & Access Management, Amit has built his career at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry — working alongside some of the most recognized names in the IAM space and developing a strong foundation in both the technical and business dimensions of identity security.
That journey eventually led him to take a leap of faith. In 2023, Amit founded IDMEXPRESS with a simple but powerful belief — that every organization, regardless of size, deserves access to world-class identity security without compromise. Since then, he has grown IDMEXPRESS into a trusted partner for enterprises, built on a culture of responsiveness, innovation, and real relationships with clients. For Amit, this isn’t just about business— it’s about the people and services behind it, and making sure they can operate with confidence and security every single day.
Matt joined Cisco following the successful acquisition of his identity security startup, Oort, a pioneer in identity threat detection & response (ITDR) where Matt was Founder & CEO. Matt previously led the Boston Innovation Team as a Principal Engineer at Cisco. As an engineer turned entrepreneur, he brings 15 years of industry experience in domains spanning identity, security, and networking.
David Lee is a recognized leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM), AI-driven security, and enterprise cybersecurity strategy. As Field CTO at Saviynt, he helps organizations navigate the complexities of identity security, optimize governance, and integrate AI-powered automation into their security programs. With over 20 years of experience, David specializes in modernizing identity governance, cloud security, and Zero Trust architectures for enterprises worldwide.
A sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader, David has spoken at industry-leading conferences, including Identiverse and RSA Conference, where his engaging, story-driven approach has made him a standout voice in the identity space. He is passionate about simplifying IAM strategies, bridging the gap between security and business objectives, and ensuring identity remains at the core of enterprise security programs.
At Saviynt, David works closely with customers, partners, and industry leaders to drive innovative identity solutions, helping organizations enhance compliance, security posture, and operational efficiency in an evolving threat landscape.
Whether guiding enterprises through identity governance transformations, helping them secure cloud environments, or championing AI-driven identity automation, David’s mission remains clear: enabling organizations to secure digital identities with intelligence, agility, and strategic clarity.
