How identity security can keep pace with the evolving threat landscape, with Brett Winterford
Today’s threat landscape has never been more complex. Malicious actors are leveraging tools like generative AI to develop more creative social engineering attacks that can have serious ramifications for businesses. Brett Winterford, VP of Okta Threat Intelligence, shares findings from his team’s most recent investigations, as well as recommendations for organizations looking to strengthen their defenses.
Segment Resources
- https://www.okta.com/newsroom/articles/okta-threat-intelligence-exposes-genai-s-role-in-dprk-it-scams/
- https://www.okta.com/newsroom/articles/okta-observes-v0-ai-tool-used-to-build-phishing-sites/
- https://sec.okta.com/articles/uncloakingvoidproxy/
How to navigate app development in the AI era with Shiv Ramji
As AI reshapes how applications are built and consumed, developers and engineering leaders face a new set of challenges: enabling innovation while maintaining security. In this interview, Auth0 President Shiv Ramji will discuss the shifting landscape of application development in the AI era. He’ll discuss the shift toward developing AI agents that are secure by design and standards-first so they can thrive within an interconnected web of applications and systems.
How AI agents are reshaping cybersecurity from the inside out with Damon McDougald
AI is being harnessed to transform cybersecurity operations—from automating routine tasks to closing skills gaps and accelerating incident response. Damon McDougald, Global Security Services Lead at Accenture, shares how agents can cut through alert fatigue and proactively defend against threats at scale. Damon also outlines the identity risks these agents introduce—and what cybersecurity leaders must do now to secure their access and maintain control in an increasingly autonomous environment.
All three segments are sponsored by Oktane by Okta. Visit https://securityweekly.com/oktane to learn more!
Brett Winterford is Vice President of Okta Threat Intelligence. Okta Threat Intelligence delivers timely, highly relevant and actionable insights about the threat environment, with a focus on identity-based threats. Brett was previously the regional Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Okta in the Asia Pacific and Japan, and advised business and technology leaders in the region on all things identity.
Shiv Ramji is an experienced product executive and builder obsessed with creating beautiful products. He is the president of Auth0 at Okta, managing a $1 billion ARR business and overseeing the company’s product, data, security, and technology strategy and execution. Before Auth0 and Okta, Shiv was the senior vice president of product at DigitalOcean, leading DigitalOcean’s products, pricing, and partnerships. Additionally, Shiv has held product leadership positions at global brands, including Amazon, NBCUniversal, LiveIntent, and The Nielsen Company. Shiv was the recipient of the 2023 Top Global CPO Award by the Products That Count community.
Beyond his current corporate focus, Shiv is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in Africa. He is an active angel investor and startup adviser and also serves on the boards of Products That Count and Aiven.io.
Damon McDougald is the Global Security Services Lead at Accenture. Damon has assisted his clients for more than 20 years, including some of the globe’s largest organizations, to help modernize, transform, and evolve their security controls to secure their digital core. Damon leads a global capability team of 7,000 dedicated security professionals providing advisory, system integration, and managed security services to organizations in every industry. Damon has delivered over 100 successful projects with over 50 global organizations.
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