Why training never stops: Staying ahead in identity security with the Steph Curry mindset

In the world of identity security, standing still is falling behind. Every day brings new challenges—from sophisticated cyber threats to complex compliance requirements and evolving workforce dynamics.

At SailPoint, we know that staying on top of best practices isn’t just a matter of initial enablement—it’s a continuous journey. The most secure and successful identity programs are built not only on smart technology, but on teams who invest in constant learning and skill development.

To put it plainly: training is not a one-time event. It's a competitive advantage. And to truly thrive, our customers must treat identity security the same way elite athletes treat their craft—with relentless dedication to growth. No one exemplifies this better than Steph Curry.

The Steph Curry standard

Steph Curry is widely regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history. But what sets him apart isn’t just natural talent—it’s the invisible hours he puts in when no one’s watching. Curry is known for his grueling training routines: early mornings, high-intensity workouts, and thousands of shots taken every single day. Even in the off-season—especially in the off-season—he trains harder than anyone else.

Why? Because he knows that excellence isn’t achieved once and maintained effortlessly. It’s earned over and over again. Curry trains to stay sharp, adapt to the game’s evolution, and maintain an edge over the competition. The same principle applies to identity security.

Your organization may have successfully implemented SailPoint’s identity security solutions. You may have even gone live with a seamless deployment and achieved early wins.

But the real question is: Are you still training?

The changing game of identity

Much like the NBA, the identity landscape isn’t static. The rise of AI, an increasingly hybrid workforce, the proliferation of machine and non-human identities, and growing data sprawl all create a moving target. Identity security today requires more than provisioning users and enforcing access—it demands contextual decision-making, continuous governance, and intelligent automation.

Without consistent training, your teams may struggle to leverage the full capabilities of our platform or fall into old habits that don’t reflect new risks. That's why ongoing training is essential. It empowers your team to:

• Stay current with the latest best practices and product innovations
• Understand how to adapt policy and governance models as your business evolves
• Identify risks before they escalate
• Drive more value from your identity security investment
• Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Just as Curry re-engineered his shot to increase range and precision, your teams can—and should—continually refine how they approach identity to ensure long-term success.

The expert’s mindset

There’s a powerful quote that says, “An amateur trains until they get it right. A professional trains until they can’t get it wrong.”

That mindset—what we call the “expert’s mindset”—is one of the biggest indicators of sustained program maturity. At SailPoint, we see the difference every day between organizations that engage in ongoing training and those that do not. The most successful teams:

• Take advantage of advanced product education to optimize configurations
• Use updated content in our Customer Success Center to guide adoption
• Participate in hands-on learning environments, like SailPoint’s workshops or identity academies
• Make training part of their onboarding and ongoing employee development strategy
• Lean into certifications to build internal expertise

They don’t just react to identity risks—they anticipate and outpace them.

Training as a strategic lever

Think of training as an investment in business resilience. The teams that are most prepared are the teams that recover faster, adopt faster, and scale smarter. The ROI of a skilled identity team shows up in:

• Faster time to value during onboarding and rollouts
• Higher user satisfaction and lower support burdens
• More effective compliance reporting and audit readiness
• Reduced risk of human error in provisioning and governance
• Better alignment between IT, security, and business teams

We’ve seen customers reduce access review times by over 50% just by adopting newly trained practices. Others have been able to drive their cloud migration initiatives forward faster because their teams had the confidence and skill to handle change at scale.

What SailPoint is doing to support you

We take our role in your training journey seriously. In the past year alone, we’ve expanded our library of self-paced content, launched new instructor-led programs, and updated dozens of technical guides to reflect the latest platform capabilities.

Our Customer Success Center is filled with curated learning paths, identity security strategy guides, and adoption kits tailored to your journey—whether you're just starting or managing an enterprise-wide program.

And we’re not stopping there. We’re investing in more immersive learning, more use case-based training modules, and more resources that you can use on-demand or in structured sessions with your teams.

Because—just like Steph’s coaches help him—we’re here to help you sharpen your game.

Your competitive advantage starts now

There’s no off-season in identity security. The threats are real, the stakes are high, and the pace of innovation isn’t slowing down. But with the right training, you don’t just keep up—you lead.

So, take the shot. Schedule that refresher course. Dive into that new module. Challenge your team to be better tomorrow than they were today.

In a world where identity is the new perimeter, your organization’s ability to secure access—and adapt as fast as the threats evolve—will define your competitive edge.

Just ask Steph Curry.

Ready to level up?
Explore the SailPoint Identity Security Leadership Credential to deepen your strategic and technical skills. And visit our Customer Success Center for hands-on training, learning paths, and best practice guides tailored to your journey.