Cyber Fusion Forum

Tiger Teams and BLUFs: Delivering Identity in Complex Environments


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In the Ministry of Defence, getting digital identity right isn’t just about access control, it’s about operational readiness.

In this episode, I sit down with Richard Curtis, Program Manager for Digital Identity at the UK MOD, to explore what it takes to lead secure, agile identity programs across one of the most complex operating environments on the planet.

Richard shares:

  • Why he uses “Tiger Teams” to solve delivery bottlenecks

  • How the MOD balances agility with Secure by Design principles

  • The red flags he watches for when building identity teams

  • How he uses BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) to cut through noise and build advocacy

  • Why the emotional connection to cyber work makes the mission personal

Whether you're running IAM in a critical infrastructure org or navigating transformation under pressure, this episode will leave you with practical tactics and thoughtful leadership insight.

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Cyber Fusion ForumBy James Oakes