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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.
By James OakesIn 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.