In the 10th episode of Cyber Security America, we delve into the crucial field of Identity & Access Management (IAM). We discuss how identities, access rights, and permissions all play a crucial role in providing secure access to data and applications across multiple ecosystems. Our guest Rakesh, a cybersecurity leader with over 18 years of experience, highlights the often-overlooked aspect of User Experience and the need for dedicated resources to drive a successful IAM program. He shares insights into how small and mid-sized companies can implement these functions to achieve maximum risk reduction. Don't miss this informative episode to learn more about IAM and its importance in securing your enterprise. Remember to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for future episodes. Rakesh is a Cybersecurity leader with 18+ years of progressive experience assisting Fortune 500 companies in implementing security and risk management programs. He was previously the Head of IAM for an Insurance company and managed all aspects of IAM incl. governance, strategy & roadmap, engineering, regulatory compliance, and operations. He has worked in a variety of leadership positions running several IAM services. He has been a management consultant at Big-4 organization where he was part of the Cybersecurity consulting group focused on Financial Services. Outside of IAM, Rakesh also has experience across broader areas of Cybersecurity incl. endpoint and data security, network security, vendor risk management and cyber governance. Rakesh has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from VTU, India and holds CISSP, CISM and CRISC certifications. He is based out of Charlotte, where he lives with his wife and two kids. In his free time, he enjoys going on treks, training for marathons, playing poker and motorbike rides. #cybersecurity #CISO #infosec #IAM #userexperience #riskreduction