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As threats have evolved, so too has the approach to modern identity security. A privilege-centric approach must be adopted to address this evolution. Identity management for all accounts within an organization must mature to meet the demands of the cloud, nonhuman identities (NHIs), agentic AI, and modern attack vectors. Your strategy must now manage and mitigate not only traditional privileged access (root and administrator accounts), but also attacks targeting modern identities with paths to privileged access.

These paths to privilege remain one of the most valuable targets for cybercriminals because many organizations continue to defend their environments with fragmented or siloed security strategies and solutions. Security gaps and risks exist across endpoints, cloud environments, SaaS applications, third-party access, and now agentic AI and NHIs, making today's threat landscape more complex than ever.

In this episode, ISACA's Donnie Carpenter, Principal, Information Security and Professional Practices Research Development, speaks with Christopher Hills, Chief Security Strategist at BeyondTrust, about the evolution of identity security and why organizations must rethink how they protect privileged access in today's rapidly changing technology landscape.

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Shadow AI Governance: How to Detect Shadow AI Governance

Microsoft Vulnerability Report: Microsoft Vulnerability Report

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FedRAMP 20x is redefining what federal compliance looks like. Designed to modernize the authorization process, this bold initiative is moving cybersecurity governance toward automation while reducing the lengthy timelines and documentation burdens that have traditionally defined FedRAMP.

Join host Safia Kazi as she speaks with Jake Bernardes, CISO at Anecdotes, about what FedRAMP 20x is, why it matters, and how this transformation will reshape governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) automation. Together, they explore what organizations can expect as federal compliance evolves and what the changes mean for enterprise customers navigating the future of cybersecurity governance.

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Technology is transforming how organizations operate — and IT audit and assurance must evolve alongside it. In this episode, Paul Phillips sits down with Mary Carmichael, contributor to the newly updated IT Audit and Assurance Framework (ITAF 5), to discuss how audit professionals can adapt to today’s increasingly complex digital enterprise.

 

Together, they explore the major shifts shaping modern audit, including AI governance, digital ecosystems, automation, evolving risk landscapes, cloud environments, and the growing need for stronger data literacy within audit teams. Mary also shares practical guidance on how organizations can begin modernizing their audit approach without overhauling everything overnight.

 

Key discussion topics include:

The evolution from traditional control testing to outcome-based assurance

Why audit teams need stronger technology and data capabilities

AI governance, automation, and digital risk considerations

Building practical audit modernization strategies

How ITAF 5 supports governance, credibility, and audit relevance in modern enterprises

 

Whether you're an auditor, governance professional, cybersecurity leader, or risk practitioner, this conversation provides valuable insight into the future of audit and assurance in a technology-driven world.

 

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In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, strong leadership is the foundation of an effective security posture. Yet many agencies struggle when a “compliance mentality” takes hold, where meeting minimum requirements overshadows proactive risk management.

In this ISACA Podcast episode, Lisa Cook, ISACA's Principal Research Analyst, sits down with Patrick Bevill, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, to explore how agency leaders can establish a strong tone at the top and foster a culture that prioritizes security resilience over check-the-box compliance.​

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Compliance does not have to be a stressful, last-minute scramble. In this episode, we explore how AI-driven control and automation transforms identity security from a costly headache into an audit-ready powerhouse. We break down the steps to simplify your regulatory processes, reduce operational costs, and enhance security by effectively managing human and non-human identities.

You will learn why gaining centralized visibility is your crucial first step, how to instantly spot and remediate risky orphan accounts, and the secret to running seamless, automated access certifications. Join our identity security experts as they share practical strategies to strengthen your defenses without draining your IT resources. Expect actionable tips that will help you build a sustainable, AI-powered compliance process tailored to your organization.

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