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Podcast: "Identity is Dead? Long Live the Identity!"

Tobias Lieberum on the Future of Cybersecurity

In a recent episode of "Infosec Theater," Benjamin Bachmann hosted Tobias Lieberum, CEO of CyberDesk, to discuss the multifaceted nature of identity in today's cybersecurity landscape. The conversation spanned a wide array of topics, from the basics of defining "identity" to the cutting-edge potential of AI in access management. Lieberum and Bachmann challenged conventional security paradigms, advocating for a move beyond traditional perimeter defenses towards more dynamic and user-centric approaches. Their discussion provides valuable insights for anyone looking to understand the future of identity and access management in an increasingly complex digital world.

TLDR:

  • This Infosec Theater episode features Tobias Lieberum, CEO of CyberDesk, exploring the evolving concept of identity in cybersecurity with Benjamin Bachmann.
  • Key discussion points include challenges related to non-human identities, the ever-present threat of identity theft, and the critical need to strike a balance between robust security measures and a seamless user experience.
  • Lieberum and Bachmann also consider the potential role of AI in automating and streamlining access control, as well as the importance of shifting from traditional perimeter-based security to a more agile, zero-trust approach.
  • The conversation touches on the disturbing implications of centralized identity tracking and social scoring systems used in some countries, highlighting the ethical considerations that must be considered in identity management.

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Founders

Dr. Tobias Lieberum & Prabhakar Mishra

Year of foundation

2022

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

About CyberDesk

Founded in 2022 and based in Munich, Germany, CyberDesk is led by Dr. Tobias Lieberum and Prabhakar Mishra. In their previous careers in sensitive environments in banking and consulting, the founders firsthand witnessed the challenges of securing data access in the cloud. In lack of a satisfactory solution, they decided to solve this global threat themselves.

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