Identity is the new perimeter, and as the threat actors evolve, and vendor hype machines kick into gear, it can be very hard to navigate the threat landscape. With industry heavy weights like Microsoft and Okta becoming victims of identity-based attacks it can also feel like attackers have the upper hand. So how can the public sector and government protect themselves? In this engaging session James Maude, Director of Research, will dive into the world of identity security and look at how attackers target identities to access privileges and achieve their objectives. Using practical examples, he will analyse recent high-profile attack chains and discuss how those threats could be prevented, detected, and remediated. James will also demystify identity security hype and distil it down into actionable areas for you. Helping you improve your own security outcomes. You will learn: Why Identity is the new perimeter; What challenges you will need to navigate; Why (& how) industry giants have fallen victim to identity-based attacks; A glimpse into potential solutions for bolstering identity security; Actionable takeaways to help you improve your security outcomes.