Why IAM Is a People Problem Podcast Episode with Dr. Heiko Klarl, Nexis

Описание: Welcome to Episode 62 of the Cybersecurity Matters Podcast, brought to you by neuco.

In this episode, hosts Tom Wilding and Gia Thomas sit down with Dr. Heiko Klarl, CEO of Nexis, for an insightful conversation about identity and access management, cybersecurity leadership, and the evolving challenges facing enterprise security teams.

With over 20 years of experience in security and IAM, Heiko shares his journey from academia to consulting to leading one of the industry's most respected authorisation governance platforms. We explore why IAM projects fail despite excellent technology and smart teams, the critical role of change management, and how to build security teams that can adapt to rapid technological evolution.

Key topics covered:

Why identity and access management is fundamentally a people problem, not just a technology purchase
The underrated importance of change management in global IAM implementations
Hiring for curiosity and adaptability in fast-evolving cybersecurity roles
How AI agents are exploding the complexity of identity governance
The path toward passwordless authentication and what's holding it back
Managing diverse teams and empowering them through trust and support
Why academic foundations matter for continuous learning in cybersecurity
Career advice: be kind and don't lie - and why these simple principles matter

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:19 Heiko's Journey into Cybersecurity
02:31 Joining Nexis: A Perfect Match
04:37 CEO Transition and Leadership Insights
07:04 Challenges in Identity and Access Management
13:12 Hiring and Managing Talent in Cybersecurity
23:40 Future of Cybersecurity and AI
35:16 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Professionals

About our guest:

Dr. Heiko Klarl is the CEO of Nexis, bringing over 20 years of expertise in security and identity access management. With a background spanning systems integration and consulting, Heiko combines strategic leadership with a deep philosophical understanding of technology. He specializes in enterprise authorization governance, delivering AI-powered solutions that simplify access governance, enhance security, and ensure compliance.

The Cybersecurity Matters Podcast is brought to you by neuco, a global recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing brilliant people for groundbreaking companies in the cybersecurity space.

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