KuppingerCole Analysts Videos

In today's interview, Mirela Ciobanu, Lead Editor at The Paypers, talks with Sergej Epp, CISO at Sysdig, about the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity and its impact on industries worldwide. 🌟 Key Topics explored: Sergej’s journey into cybersecurity: from a young coder to a leading industry expert. Why understanding organizational risks is crucial—and how oversimplifying cybersecurit...

In this exclusive interview, Mirela Ciobanu, Lead Editor at The Paypers, sits down with Andrzej Kawalec, Head of Cybersecurity for Vodafone Business, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and its critical role in driving innovation. 🌟  Key topics covered: Why "security is the enabling layer for innovation." Practical advice for small businesses navigating cyber threats. The impo...

As we close another year, join us in reflecting on KuppingerCole’s journey from a niche identity management focus to becoming a leader in the intersection of identity and cybersecurity. Discover exciting new initiatives like our Rising Stars Program and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry. Watch now and hear how we’re empowering the community wit...

Join us as we explore the major cybersecurity and IAM trends to keep an eye on in 2025. We’ll discuss the emergence of non-human identities, the hurdles of quantum-safe encryption, and the practical applications of AI and decentralized identity. Get ready to learn how these trends will influence the industry and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

We sit today with André from Unit 42 as he covers the rapidly changing landscape of cyber threats and points out some key trends in 2025, from increasing sophistication in cyberattacks to state actors gaining a greater upper hand. He provides insight into how organizations can prepare and defend against emerging risks. In this session, learn about the latest challenges and strategies for bu...

In this videocast, Tom Bruggeman from DPG Media shares how his team tackled the challenges of user authentication in a fast-changing media landscape. He highlights the role of open standards like OAuth and OIDC and explains how Authlete helped create a seamless and secure user experience. Tom also offers insights into future plans, including efforts to enhance user privacy and explore data wallet...

In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth is joined by cybersecurity expert John Tolbert to talk about essential tips for personal cyber hygiene. Together, they discuss practical advice for keeping your devices secure, avoiding common threats, and implementing best practices for online safety. Whether you're a tech-savvy professional or just starting to think about your...

Matthias Reinwarth and Dr. Phillip Messerschmidt delve into the complexities of Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM). They discuss the importance of understanding and mitigating risks that arise from external suppliers and the interconnected nature of modern supply chains. The conversation highlights the critical role of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in managing these risks, particul...

This Videocast episode explores the complexities and advancements in digital identity standards, focusing on FAPI, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Martin Kuppinger and Joseph Heenan, CTO of Authlete, discuss the origins and purpose of FAPI, its adoption across various regions, and its significance in enhancing security and interoperability in financial services. They also highlight the role of Authlete...

Join Matthias Reinwarth and Alexei Balaganski as they dive into the changing world of cybersecurity. In this episode, they talk about Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and Attack Surface Management (ASM), exploring how security is moving from old-school models to more proactive, real-time threat detection. They also discuss how AI is shaking things up in cybersecurity and why understanding the dark...

Matthias and Christopher discuss the critical importance of cyber hygiene in the corporate context, especially in light of evolving threats such as AI-driven attacks, deepfakes, and ransomware. They emphasize the need for organizations to train employees on recognizing and responding to these threats, as well as the role of technology in both perpetrating and preventing cybercrime. The discussion...

In this episode, host Matthias welcomes Research Analyst Alejandro Leal to explore the evolving landscape of cyber warfare. Drawing from William Gibson's sci-fi classic "Neuromancer," they discuss how the digital battleground is now a critical arena for nations, corporations, and cyber criminals. Their conversation covers the economic consequences of cyber attacks, the strategic importance of unde...

In this episode, Matthias and Alexei explore the urgent need for organizations to prepare for the coming age of quantum computing and the potential risks it poses to current cryptographic standards. As quantum technology advances, traditional encryption methods may become vulnerable, putting critical data, transactions, and security at risk. Alexei discusses the concept of crypto agility—the...

Burnout, fatigue, depression: This episode is all about the mental health challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals, highlighting the increasing pressures and responsibilities in the field. Matthias invited experts Sarb Sembhi and Dr. Kashyap Thimmaraju to discuss the impact of these challenges on individuals and organizations, emphasizing the need for better support systems, transparency, a...

In this conversation, Matthias and Martin explore the concept of machine identities, discussing their significance in modern IT infrastructures. They discuss the challenges of managing these identities, the importance of lifecycle management, and the impact of regulations on cybersecurity. The conversation emphasizes the need for organizations to understand and properly manage machine identities t...

Matthias and Alejandro discuss the concept of Zero Trust, emphasizing its importance in modern cybersecurity. They explore the core principles of Zero Trust, including continuous monitoring, data protection, and the common misconceptions surrounding it. The discussion highlights the significance of automation and orchestration in enhancing security measures and provides real-world examples of succ...

Matthias discusses the new KuppingerCole Membership program with Vanessa Schweihofer and Alexei Balaganski. They explore the various benefits of the Membership, including access to research, networking opportunities, and personalized insights through inquiry calls and workshops. The conversation highlights the technological advancements being integrated into the Membership, such as AI capabilities...

Matthias invited KuppingerCole CEO Berthold Kerl and CISO Christopher Schütze to discuss the relationship between the CEO and the CISO in integrating cybersecurity into the company's business strategy. They highlight the key challenges faced by CEOs in integrating cybersecurity, the importance of communication between the CISO and the board, and the role of regulatory compliance. They also di...

In this episode, Matthias Reinwarth discusses the updates to the Identity Fabric and IAM reference architecture with Dr. Philipp Messerschmidt and Martin Kuppinger. The Identity Fabric is a holistic concept that provides seamless yet secure access to every type of identity for every type of service. The update to the Identity Fabric is necessary to reflect the developments in the IAM world, such a...

How can artificial intelligence be used in cybersecurity? Matthias and Alexei asked ChatGPT exactly this question and it came up with quite a list of use cases. They go through this list and discuss it. They explore the different forms of AI aside from generative AI, such as non-generative AI and traditional machine learning. They highlight the limitations and risks associated with large language...

SAP has announced the end of life for its identity management (IDM) system, which is a key component in many traditional SAP environments. This poses a challenge for organizations running on-premises SAP systems. To plan for a smooth transition, organizations should consider key strategies such as taking the time for thorough planning, thinking about the future of their IAM, and analyzing requirem...

Generative AI is ubiquitous - anyone can use ChatGPT and other tools for free to create text, images, and more. But generative AI also has potential in the professional environment. Businesses should consider how they can leverage the use of AI with prompt engineering etc. In this episode, Alejandro and Matthias discuss the integration of machine learning and AI into cybersecurity infrastructures,...

What makes a Web Application Firewall (WAF) a Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solution? How is the landscape of the market changing and does every organization need a WAAP solution? Tune in to this episode of the Analyst Chat with guest Osman Celik and host Matthias Reinwarth to learn more. Dive deeper into the topic: https://www.kuppingercole.com/research/lc80921/web-application-firewal...

In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, host Matthias Reinwarth is joined by Annie Bailey, Research Strategy Director at KuppingerCole Analysts, to discuss the key trends that will shape the cybersecurity landscape through 2025. The conversation explores the increasing complexity of the attack surface, the growing importance of resilience and recovery in cybersecurity strategies, and th...

In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, host Matthias Reinwarth is joined by Martin Kuppinger, Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts, to discuss the evolving landscape of identity security. They explore the centrality of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in IT security, the rise of Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and the latest trends in fraud prevention. The con...