A conversation with PwC: Identity security as a business enabler

SailPoint AVP of Partners & Alliances EMEA, Remco Postma, recently sat down with Ivo van Bennekom, Partner at PwC Netherlands, to discuss why identity security has become a primary business enabler. The conversation highlights a significant shift in the threat landscape: attackers are no longer just probing networks but are actively targeting identities. This evolution demands a new approach, moving identity from a back-office IT function to a strategic centerpiece of cybersecurity and business velocity.

The market is changing dynamically, and organizations are feeling the pressure. Threat actors have dramatically altered their tactics, making identity the new battleground. This is evident in the constant stream of news about major cyber incidents, which are almost universally identity-based. A critical component of this is the supply chain, making third-party risk management more important than ever. If you cannot effectively govern the identities of your partners and vendors, you leave a significant door open for attackers.

This new reality requires more than basic hygiene like multi-factor authentication. It calls for a sophisticated, integrated strategy that connects privileged access management, access management, and identity governance. The goal is to create a dynamic system that can detect and respond to threats in real-time. Without this, threat actors can roam freely within an organization once they gain initial access, leading to catastrophic breaches.

Enabling business transformation is the ultimate goal of a modern identity security program. According to PwC's recent CEO survey, over half of CEOs fear their current business model will not be viable in the next decade if they fail to transform. Identity security provides the secure, scalable, and agile pathway needed to pursue this digital transformation without introducing unnecessary risk. It allows companies to reinvent themselves while remaining secure. This is the core value of the long-standing partnership between SailPoint and PwC: combining leading technology with deep business transformation expertise to make clients successful.

Watch the full video to dive deeper into these trends and learn how to build a future-ready identity capability.