Scaling IAM Security For Major Cloud Platforms | Ft. Stephen Kuenzli | Ep. 91 | ScaleToZero Podcast

Join us for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity with Stephen Kuenzli, an accomplished former Senior Security Architect and now the founder of a leading cybersecurity/cloud security company. In this episode, we cut through the noise to discuss practical, real-world strategies for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and confront the revolutionary impact of AI on our security programs.

This episode is a must-watch for CISOs, Security Architects, Cloud Security Engineers, and anyone looking to navigate the complexities of modern IAM and the AI-driven future of cybersecurity.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/96sztTdlN00

00:00 Teaser and Guest Introduction

06:40 IAM misconceptions blocking organizations from scaling

09:10 How to fix IAM misconceptions?

14:12 Practical example of self-serve security policy

20:25 Getting started with IAM security in real-time

24:47 Practical guide for building a better least privilege policy

29:00 Your CSP tools to leverage for scaling Cloud IAM Security

38:08 Emerging trends in security with the rise in AI

41:10 Possible implications of AI in the world of security

46:22 Challenges solved by a custom-built MCP server built by Stephen

49:22 Impact on traditional security programs due to AI-based MCP servers

55:05 Challenges of AI that security leaders should be aware of

01:01:12 Summary

01:02:08 Learning recommendations