Cyber Fusion Forum

The Cybersecurity Balancing Act: When To Choose IAM vs Network Security


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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.

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Cyber Fusion ForumBy James Oakes