Intelligent CIO APAC Issue 46 | Page 33

EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
SCOTT SILVER , CEO , INTEGRAL PARTNERS , A XALIENT COMPANY

Identity compromise is a major concern that continues to escalate , Identity Management Day aims to create broader awareness for both organisations and individuals around this critical issue .

Last year saw a 17 % increase in identity compromise , affecting nearly 250 million victims . Companies must manage and secure their digital identities to protect employees , customers and their data .
With digital identities evolving at a rapid pace , identity security is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity .
As the threat landscape continues to evolve and cybercriminals have access to a host of new and more powerful technologies to harness their skills , companies need to be a step ahead and implement Zero-Trust strategies to keep the identities of their employees and customers safe and secure .
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