KuppingerCole Analysts

KuppingerCole Analysts

KuppingerCole Analysts AG is an international, independent analyst organization offering technology research, neutral advice and events in Identity Management, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.

  1. 4D AGO

    Analyst Chat#275: Designing IAM for 2040 - Orchestration, Signals, and Agility

    The future of Identity and Access Management (IAM) is already being built — but are we preparing for 2040? In this episode, Matthias Reinwarth and Martin Kuppinger explore how organizations can design future-ready identity fabrics, avoid tool sprawl, and build the platformized IAM architectures needed to thrive in a fast-changing digital landscape. Key Topics Covered: ✅ What the “Identity Fabric 2040” means for IAM strategies 🧠 ✅ The rise of orchestration, signals & API-first design ✅ Avoiding IAM tool sprawl and capability duplication ✅ Platformization vs. best-of-breed: what really works? ✅ Why outcome-driven IAM is the only sustainable approach ✅ How signals redefine authentication, authorization & user experience 💡 Your IAM decisions today shape the next 15 years. Are you building for 2040—or already falling behind?

    25 min

  2. OCT 31

    Analyst Chat #274: Halloween Cybersecurity Special - From Scare to Insight

    In this special Halloween edition of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth is joined by Jonathan Care, Lead Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts, to explore one of the most talked-about cybersecurity stories of the year — the F5 supply chain incident. The discussion highlights how even well-established organizations can become targets of sophisticated, long-term attacks — and what this means for the future of software supply chain security. Together, Matthias and Jonathan examine how incidents like this can happen, what lessons can be learned across the industry, and how companies can strengthen resilience, transparency, and response capabilities in their own environments. Key topics covered: ✅ Understanding the dynamics of modern supply chain attacks ⚠️ ✅ Why detection and dwell time remain a major industry challenge ✅ The growing importance of vendor risk and software transparency ✅ Lessons learned for CISOs and IT leaders ✅ Practical measures to improve visibility and response ✅ Why collaboration and information sharing are key to resilience 🕸️ Even trusted systems can hide a few ghosts — are you ready to uncover yours?

    19 min

  3. OCT 28

    Cyber Resilience

    Unlock invaluable insights into cyber resilience by exploring real-world examples of organizations rebounding from cyber incidents. Gain strategies to safeguard operations, enhance data resilience, and leverage clean rooms and cloud solutions for recovery. Learn how to transform cyber threats into opportunities for improvement and fortify your organization's digital landscape with adaptive resilience strategies. Read the original blog post here: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/small/cyber-resilience

    9 min

  4. OCT 13

    Analyst Chat #273: Why Your IAM Program Needs a Target Operating Model

    Is your IAM strategy focused too much on tools? In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth and Patrick Teichmann, Lead Advisor at KuppingerCole, dive into one of the most common pitfalls organizations face: starting IAM projects with the wrong priorities. They explore how a Target Operating Model (TOM) helps define why and how your IAM should work before deciding on technology. Patrick shares insights from real projects, explaining how to align business goals, processes, and governance to achieve long-term success. Key Topics Covered: ✅ Why IAM projects often fail due to tool-first thinking ✅ How a Target Operating Model sets the foundation for IAM success ✅ The role of governance, people, and processes in effective IAM ✅ Real-world examples of aligning strategy and technology ✅ How to evaluate tools after defining your IAM capabilities

    17 min

  5. OCT 8

    Analyst Chat #272: Will AI Agents Be the Foundation of the Next Security Revolution?

    Are AI agents the future of cybersecurity or a threat to human expertise? In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth talks with Alexei Balaganski, Lead Analyst and CTO at KuppingerCole, about the rise of AI agents and their potential to reshape the cybersecurity landscape. They explore how autonomous AI systems could fill the cyber skills gap, automate incident response, and even act as digital coworkers in SOC environments. But how far can we trust them—and will humans still have a place in the loop? Key topics covered: ✅ What AI agents really are—and how they differ from traditional automation ✅ The role of AI in SOCs, incident response, and threat detection ✅ Can AI agents help close the cybersecurity skills gap? ✅ Risks of rogue or “hallucinating” AI systems ✅ Why access governance and identity management are critical for AI agents ✅ The future of cybersecurity jobs in the age of automation

    33 min

  6. SEP 29

    Analyst Chat #271: From Breach Fatigue to Resilient Architecture - Rethinking Data Trust

    Are we already living in a post-data privacy world? Breaches are everywhere, data is constantly being leaked, and GDPR fines haven’t stopped surveillance capitalism or shady data brokers. In this episode of the Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth is joined by Mike Small and Jonathan Care to explore whether privacy still has meaning — or if resilience and risk management are the only ways forward. They debate: ✅ Is privacy truly dead, or just evolving? ✅Why regulations like GDPR often miss the mark ⚖️ ✅How cyber resilience is becoming more critical than “traditional” privacy ✅The personal, societal, and legal dimensions of privacy ✅What organizations (and individuals) can still do to protect data

    44 min

  7. SEP 25

    Ghost Tapping: A New Front in Identity Security Risk

    Ghost tapping is shaking up the payment security landscape, turning stolen card data into quick profit through NFC relay fraud. This emerging threat exploits digital vulnerabilities, making unauthorized taps at retail points seamless and undetected. Businesses and regulators must urgently rethink their defenses against this global attack vector that crosses digital and physical boundaries. Read the original blog post here: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/ashford/ghost-tapping-a-new-front-in-identity-security-risk

    5 min

  8. SEP 22

    Analyst Chat #270: KPIs vs KRIs in IAM - Metrics That Drive Business Outcomes

    Are KPIs and KRIs just compliance checkboxes, or can they truly prove the value of Identity and Access Management (IAM)? In this episode, Matthias Reinwarth and senior advisor Shikha Porwal explore how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) can transform IAM from a technical function into a business enabler. They unpack the differences, the overlap, and how to make metrics relevant to both security and strategy. Expect real-world examples—from onboarding to MFA adoption—that show how measurement drives maturity and risk reduction. Key Topics Covered: ✅ KPIs vs KRIs in IAM: what they are and how they differ ✅ Aligning IAM metrics with business goals and governance ✅ Onboarding & offboarding metrics for efficiency and risk reduction ✅ MFA adoption and help desk tickets as signals of IAM maturity ✅ Developer enablement and API adoption as success factors ✅ Mapping IAM indicators to risk frameworks and security posture ✅ Adapting KPIs/KRIs for non-human identities (NHI) 💡 If you’re working in IAM, identity governance, MFA strategy, or security architecture, this discussion will help you build meaningful metrics that prove value and strengthen your identity program.

    24 min
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