SPHERE - Identity Hygiene Solutions

Smells Like Identity Hygiene

93% of organizations experienced an identity-related breach within the last year. What were they missing? How could they have avoided it? Welcome to "Smells Like Identity Hygiene," the podcast for IT professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts and anyone looking for a better way to protect their organization's most critical assets from risk.- Stay up-to-date with cybersecurity trends, news and industry best practices- Reduce cyber insurance costs, maintain compliance and prevent revenue loss from breaches- Stop threat actors before they strike and build an effective identity security program

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SPHERE - Identity Hygiene Solutions

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Technology

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www.sphereco.com

Latest episode

Feb 11, 2026

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Episodes

I Was Supposed to Be a Spy—Now I Manage Identity Security 11.02.2026

On this month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Alexis Craddock. She is the Director of Cyber Risk and Compliance at Cox Enterprises. Don't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHER...

A Double Shot of Identity Hygiene 31.12.2025

On this month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with SPHERE's own founder and CEO Rita Gurevich! Don't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com) can help...

Nightmare on Identity Street 16.10.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Field CTO at Xaliant, David MorimannoDon't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com) can help declutter y...

Al Meets Identity: A Conversation at the Cyber Frontier with Ed Amoroso 02.09.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Founder and CEO of TAG Infosphere Ed AmorosoDon't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com) can help decl...

Certificates Gone Wild: 47 Days Later 22.08.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Justin Hansen, a Field CTO at CyberArk. Don't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com) can help declutte...

Jet Setting Through Identity Hygiene 15.08.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with JetBlue Director IAM, Governance and Compliance, E. Angie WoodruffDon't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com)...

Zero Trust and Cowboy Boots: Marene Allison Rides Again 23.07.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Former Johnson & Johnson CISO Marene Allison and SPHERE board member. Don't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.spher...

The Last Car You'll Ever Drive 11.07.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Brandon Traffanstedt, a Field CTO at CyberArk, and Kristin Buckley a Principal Strategist at SPHERE! Don't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn ho...

This Episode Was Not Generated by AI! 10.06.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Christina Richmond, the founder and principal analyst of Richmond Advisory GroupDon't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www...

Fintech to Healthcare, everyone needs Identity Hygiene! 21.05.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Jonathan Chan, a Healthcare Cybersecurity Executive. Don't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurityCurious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com) can...

Secure the Deal 04.03.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Lindsay, an IT Security Director who is an expert in mergers and acquisitions. Don't miss out!#IdentityHygiene #TechTalk #CyberSecurity #ProductManagement #DeveloperMindset #dataprotection Curious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphere...

Discovering the World of Modern Application Security 31.01.2025

On this Month's episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Greg Nicastro, Operating Partner, Product and Technology COE at Edison Partners Key Takeaways: -Security is not a subset of quality. It's a core feature. -You will actually be able to deploy more frequently if you are more secure. -The cloud can provide more robust security Don't miss out! #IdentityHygiene #TechTalk...

Welcome to the party, pal 04.12.2024

On this week's Smells Like Identity Hygiene, we chat with Neil Schneider, Chief Technology & Product Officer at K1X, about bridging the gap between tech, security, and product management.' Key Takeaways: Evolving Developer Mindset: Developers today are more security-conscious than ever, understanding the why behind security measures, not just the what. Product Management Meets Security: Buildi...

Securing Your Identities with Alexis Ierardi 05.11.2024

In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, host Rosario is joined by Alexis Ierardi. Alexis is an Enterprise Account Executive for CyberArk. Alexis has been with CyberArk for over eight years and is has a wealth of knowledge. In this episode we focus the discussion on securing all types of identities from humans, to machines and applications. Curious about how much risk your organizations AD...

AI in Identity Hygiene: Embracing our Robotic Overlords? 22.08.2024

In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, Kathryn Shih joins host Rosario Mastrogiacomo. Kathryn is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Forgepoint Capital, where she helps entrepreneurs develop effective AI strategies. Topics discussed: - AI's impact on cyber security - How AI is helping the bad guys - How AI can help the good guys - What people can do to prepare against AI-aided security a...

Directory Declutter: The Minimalist's Guide to Group Management 09.07.2024

In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, hosts Katie and Rosario are joined by Fredy Pardo, Field CISO at SPHERE, to delve into the complexities of Active Directory (AD) management. Discover why AD groups are critical for identity hygiene and access management The challenges of nested and standing access The real-world consequences of poor AD hygiene. Fredy shares expert insights on proact...

Meet Locals in your Server: How Local Accounts Can Cause Devastating Security Issues 06.05.2024

Listen now and gain critical insight into the security risks posed by local accounts. This session is crucial for any cybersecurity professional looking to bolster their defenses against subtle yet severe threats lurking within their IT environments. Hidden Threats: Explore the overlooked risks associated with local accounts that are often unseen but can threaten organizational integrity. Expert I...

Join SPHERE in Nashville for our Annual 360 Summit 04.05.2024

Are you a current cybersecurity professional at manager level or above working for an enterprise organization? Gain exclusive access to industry leaders such as Marene Alison (former CISO at J&J), Keith Anderson (CISO at JetBlue) and more! Network with industry peers and get the VIP experience, including complimentary lodging at the Gaylord Opryland Resort Get sneak peeks into the latest innov...

Meet Locals in your Server 04.05.2024

In this episode, we’re unpacking a critical, yet often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity—local accounts on servers, databases, and applications. While they may seem harmless tucked away in the corners of your IT infrastructure, these local accounts can actually pose a ticking time bomb of risk, threatening the very integrity of an organization. Join us as we explore why these accounts are frequen...

Identity Hygiene Live: CTRL+ALT+DEFEAT 26.04.2024

In this Webinar Session of "Control-Alt-Defeat: Gaming the System of Prioritizing Security Risk," we navigate the treacherous terrain of identity security asset types, controls, and violations with the precision of a grandmaster strategist playing the ultimate game of chess. Our expert host dives into the art and science of turning sprawling data points into actionable intelligence. Disc...

Control-Alt-Defeat: Gaming the System of Prioritizing Security Risk (Audio Only) 12.04.2024

We’re diving deep with Neil Hymowitz from Northwell Health into how healthcare organizations can effectively set and prioritize security controls to protect sensitive data. 🏥💻 Don’t miss out—enhance your security strategy by tuning in now! Plus, register for our live webinar on the 25th for a deeper dive into today’s topics. ⁠https://insights.sphereco.com/identity-hygiene-live-registration⁠ #Cyb...

Control-Alt-Defeat: Gaming the System of Prioritizing Security Risk 12.04.2024

We’re diving deep with Neil Hymowitz from Northwell Health into how healthcare organizations can effectively set and prioritize security controls to protect sensitive data. 🏥💻 Don’t miss out—enhance your security strategy by tuning in now! Plus, register for our live webinar on the 25th for a deeper dive into today’s topics. https://insights.sphereco.com/identity-hygiene-live-registration #Cyber...

Webinar: Identity Hygiene Live! "Identify Your Identities: Bob Smith is not BSmith" 25.03.2024

March 2024Today, March 21st at 2:00pm ET In today's session of Identity Hygiene Live, where we take a deeper dive into Identity and how it directly impacts your organization's risk posture. Don't miss out on these insights

Identify Your Identities: Bob Smith is not BSmith 07.03.2024

In any size organization, identifying individuals and their digital personas—like "Bob Smith" and "bsmith," which could be a CEO or a mailroom clerk, a user account, or an email alias—is crucial. The complexity of metadata demands we differentiate the actual from the digital for security purposes. After all, while "Bob Smith" might be working at his desk, "bsmith...

Identify Your Identities: Bob Smith is not BSmith (Audio Only) 07.03.2024

In any size organization, identifying individuals and their digital personas—like "Bob Smith" and "bsmith," which could be a CEO or a mailroom clerk, a user account, or an email alias—is crucial. The complexity of metadata demands we differentiate the actual from the digital for security purposes. After all, while "Bob Smith" might be working at his desk, "bsmith...

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