The state of Identity in Australia & New Zealand

Overview

Identity security, down under!

Australian and New Zealand organisations are aware of the constant digital threat to their operations and the need to develop a solid cyber security posture. Yet, despite this recognition, the lack of accountability, siloed security strategies, and an underdeveloped cyber security culture continue to expose enterprises to constant exploits despite the availability of best-in-class security technologies.

Fuelled by the evolution of work with an unprecedented work from anywhere culture, coupled with an equal evolution of digital services, this shift has also resulted in an ever-evolving sophisticated threat landscape. The corresponding response to this shift is further compounded by regulations and compliance that impose tighter guidelines and increased cyber security requirements.

Organisations acknowledge the necessity of implementing robust security practices, however it becomes clear that the true issue is that many organisations are not communicating the benefits of modern identity solutions correctly. While it is ‘easy’ to make the case for identity as a security tool, in the long term it is more important to position investments in identity security solutions as an enabler of productivity.