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In this episode of Cyber Fusion Forum, James Oakes sits down with Michael Dybek, Senior Solutions Consultant and identity evangelist, to unpack a growing challenge in modern cybersecurity: over-relying on traditional network security while neglecting identity.
Michael shares candid insights on how too many organisations still treat cybersecurity as a tick-box exercise—securing just 40-50% of what’s actually at risk.
The conversation dives deep into:
Why hybrid work environments demand layered security approaches
The risk of choosing “safe buys” instead of fit-for-purpose IAM strategies
Why defining what “good” looks like in identity is so elusive
How to justify dual investments (like IAM and NetSec) to non-technical stakeholders
What to look for in a consulting or reseller partner—beyond just the logo wall
If you’re navigating the trade-offs between IAM, network tools, and business realities—or trying to make smarter security investments that actually work—this one’s for you.
By James OakesIn this episode of Cyber Fusion Forum, James Oakes sits down with Michael Dybek, Senior Solutions Consultant and identity evangelist, to unpack a growing challenge in modern cybersecurity: over-relying on traditional network security while neglecting identity.
Michael shares candid insights on how too many organisations still treat cybersecurity as a tick-box exercise—securing just 40-50% of what’s actually at risk.
The conversation dives deep into:
Why hybrid work environments demand layered security approaches
The risk of choosing “safe buys” instead of fit-for-purpose IAM strategies
Why defining what “good” looks like in identity is so elusive
How to justify dual investments (like IAM and NetSec) to non-technical stakeholders
What to look for in a consulting or reseller partner—beyond just the logo wall
If you’re navigating the trade-offs between IAM, network tools, and business realities—or trying to make smarter security investments that actually work—this one’s for you.