Organizational identity is no longer optional

In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, host Matthias Reinwarth is joined by cybersecurity research director John Tolbert to talk about the rising threats of organizational fraud, rogue merchants, and the growing need for robust identity verification at the business level.

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Whether you're in cybersecurity, compliance, finance, or e-commerce, this episode unpacks how fraud at the organizational level is growing—and what tools and frameworks can stop it.

Unlock vital strategies on how to defend your organization from costly supply chain attacks by ensuring airtight third-party access management, understanding the latest regulatory demands, and implementing cutting-edge IAM solutions that go beyond perimeter defenses.

Read the original blog post here: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/ashford/third-party-risk-is-the-new-front-door

In this episode, Matthias Reinwarth welcomes KuppingerCole Membership Product Owner Christie Pugh to share her unique perspective on the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2025.

🎯 As a first-time attendee coming from an operational background, Christie highlights how EIC goes beyond the event itself—and how the KuppingerCole Membership can provide continuous value all year long.

🚀 Key Topics Covered:

✅ Making IAM research actionable through KuppingerCole’s AI-powered chatbot
✅ The value of year-round access to analyst insights via membership
✅ Highlights from the sovereign cloud & geopolitical risk roundtable with Mike Small
✅ Why identity needs to serve the underserved—reflections on inclusion, ethics & equality
✅ Behind-the-scenes moments from Berlin, awards night, and networking

Tune in for a different angle on what makes EIC such a powerful experience—and how to keep that momentum going.

Beware the digital impostors! Deepfakes aren't just sci-fi anymore; they're here, and they're a threat to your bank account, your vote, and your trust. Peek behind the curtain of this digital deceit, where emerging technologies fight to expose forgeries and keep our truth intact. Discover the urgent strategies needed to outpace this digital battleground.

Read the original blog post here: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/celik/what-to-expect-from-deepfake-threats-and-how-likely-are-we-to-develop-effective-detection-tools

🔍 In this follow-up to KuppingerCole’s EIC 2025 workshop on Identity Fabrics and Reference Architectures, Matthias Reinwarth and Dr. Phillip Messerschmidt dive deeper into the most interesting and unanswered audience questions. From context data management and dynamic authorization to mapping architectures for implementation—this episode addresses the nuances that couldn’t be covered during the live session.

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📺 Whether you joined the workshop or not, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone working with IAM strategy, architecture, or implementation.

Unveiling its European Digital Commitments, Microsoft moves to empower Europe's digital sovereignty! But is it enough to break free from US influence? Explore the balance between innovative data strategies, European partnerships, and the struggle against extraterritorial laws that challenge cloud independence. A riveting journey into the future of cloud sovereignty awaits.

Read the original blog post here: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/small/microsofts-cloud-sovereignty-promises-progress-or-patchwork

In this episode, Matthias Reinwarth welcomes KuppingerCole Lead Advisor Patrick Teichmann to share his highlights from attending the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) for the first time.

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✅ The end of SAP Identity Management
✅ The growing relevance of non-human identities (NHIs)
✅ AI’s role in digital identity & ethical challenges like “grief bots”
✅ Lessons from moderating panels, networking, and speaking at EIC
✅ Why IAM is now firmly on the radar of executives

Tune in for key takeaways on how IAM is evolving—and why now is the time to be part of the identity community.

What were the key takeaways from EIC 2025? This week, Matthias Reinwarth speaks with Dr. Phillip Messerschmidt, IAM expert and advisor at KuppingerCole Analysts, to get a personal review of the European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 and its highlights.

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✅ Why authorization is still the hardest part of IAM
✅ Identity Fabric & Reference Architecture—real-world applications
✅ How to operationalize IAM frameworks for daily business use
✅ Convincing sponsors to fund IAM initiatives (Phillip’s keynote topic)
✅ Trends in Zero Trust, dynamic authorization, and enterprise IAM maturity
✅ Why IAM complexity is growing—and how to keep up

Whether you attended EIC 2025 or want to catch up on identity strategy trends, this episode delivers deep insights on the evolving IAM landscape.

Get ready for EIC 2025! 🎯 In this special episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth and Warwick Ashford take you behind the scenes of the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2025. Discover the latest trends in digital identity, cybersecurity, AI-driven identity management, and the future of interoperable identity ecosystems. 🌐

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Learn about the must-see keynotes, workshops, and panels happening May 6–9 in Berlin — and why attending in-person will make all the difference.

👉 Don't miss your chance to navigate the future of identity and cybersecurity with the world's leading experts.

One does not simply secure an enterprise without integration. In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, host Matthias Reinwarth sits down with cybersecurity expert Jonathan Care to explore the Cybersecurity Fabric — an emerging architectural concept designed to unify existing security tools, improve visibility, and enable automation and orchestration across your entire IT environment.

Discover how this approach complements frameworks like Zero Trust and NIST, what benefits it brings to your organization, and how it can evolve alongside your security maturity.

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