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Matthias Reinwarth and Mike Neuenschwander discuss ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) and its importance in cybersecurity. They explain that attackers are now targeting identities as a vector into enterprise systems, making it critical to have threat detection and response specifically for identity systems. They discuss the key features of ITDR tools, including identity posture, administrative functions, continuous monitoring, and response capabilities. They also highlight the need for collaboration between security operations centers and identity teams. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the evolving trend of identity-centric security and the upcoming European Identity & Cloud Conference (EIC) where ITDR will be a topic of discussion.

Matthias celebrates the 20th anniversary of KuppingerCole Analysts by interviewing the three of the members of the first hour: Martin Kuppinger, Joerg Resch, and Alexei Balaganski. They discuss the early days of the company, the evolution of their work, and the milestones they have achieved. They also talk about the importance of collaboration, the future of KuppingerCole, and their contributions to the industry.

Matthias and Annie discuss real-life use cases of decentralized identity. They explore two categories of decentralized identity use cases: those that radically change the relationship between individuals and organizations, and those that solve specific problems using decentralized technology.

They highlight the eIDAS 2.0 regulation in Europe as a driver for decentralized identity adoption and mention the importance of interoperability testing. They also touch on the potential use of decentralized identity in supply chain management and the need for open and interoperable ecosystems.

In this episode Matthias welcomes Osman Celik, a research analyst with KuppingerCole Analysts, to uncover the daily life and career dynamics within the tech analysis industry. They take a glimpse into Osman’s day-to-day activities, exploring the challenges and highlights of being a tech analyst. They discuss essential pathways for entering the tech analysis field, including the qualifications and experiences that bolster a candidate’s profile.

Osman offers deep insights into the critical skills and attributes necessary for success in this role, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting the aspects that make the job fascinating. Furthermore, the conversation navigates through the evolving landscape of tech analysis, providing listeners with strategic advice for nurturing a long-term career in this ever-changing sector.

This episode of the Analyst Chat features a discussion with Christie Pugh, who oversees digital services at KuppingerCole Analysts. Christie gives insights into the newest topic release of KC Open Select (KCOS). KCOS is a comparison tool that helps users discover information about identity and access management and cybersecurity solutions. It enables users to make informed business decisions based on their requirements and provides insights into the current market state, direction, use cases, and necessary capabilities.

Tune in to learn more about the tool and the new topics coming up in April!

Have you ever wondered what a CISO does every day? Christopher Schütze gives insight into his role as a CISO and the important tasks he performs on a daily basis. He emphasizes the need to build training and awareness with people in the organization and be the go-to person for security-related questions. Christopher also highlights the significance of third-party risk management and the challenges it presents.