Identity Management: Why It Matters | SecurityMetrics Podcast 65

Identity management is a critical aspect of any cybersecurity program. Creating the right roles and implementing a mature identity management lifecycle requires thoughtful collaboration between information technology and business operations. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) and Garret Grajek (CEH, CISSP, certified security engineer, product builder and CEO of YouAttest) sit to discuss:What identity management is and why it is importantFirst steps to take to implement identity managementMulti-factor authentication, governance, and other critical aspects of identity securityHosted by Jen Stone, Principal Security Analyst (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA)[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.A note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.Whether you're trying to figure out PCI compliance or need a pen test, my team at SecurityMetrics can help you out: https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place But if you just want to learn how to protect yourself for free, start here:  https://academy.securitymetrics.com/