Scott Hesford, Director of Solutions Engineering, APJ, BeyondTrust
Identity has become the number one attack vector, with credential-based threats now surpassing phishing and exploits as the leading cause of breaches. Legacy PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions, built for static, on-prem environments, are no longer sufficient in today’s hybrid, SaaS-driven, and cloud-first world. Mismanaged permissions, fragmented controls, and gaps in session monitoring have left organisations vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated identity-based attacks.
This session will examine why legacy PAM is falling short, and what modern strategies are required to continuously verify, minimise, and secure access without slowing down the business. Attendees will gain practical insights into building an integrated, identity-centric security strategy designed for resilience in the face of evolving threats.
Key Takeaways
- Learn why traditional vault-based PAM solutions fail to address the dynamic risks of hybrid-cloud and SaaS environments.
- Gain insights into how mismanaged permissions, excessive access, and fragmented identity controls create hidden vulnerabilities.
- Explore new ways to adopt zero trust, just-in-time access, and continuous verification as part of a modern identity security strategy.
- Understand how to secure privileged access and monitor activity in real time, while reducing operational complexity and enabling business agility.
