RSA Security CEO: Dangers of Weak Identity Security | CXOTalk #89

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In cybersecurity, identity has become the primary attack vector. We explore identity in CXOTalk 892, with the CEO of RSA Security, Rohit Ghai, who explains how stolen credentials, social engineering, and AI-enabled impersonation break defenses. And what boards, CISOs, and executives must do now.

What you’ll learn:

-- Why credential theft remains the #1 initial access vector and what “phishing resistant” MFA actually requires

-- How attackers bypass MFA via help desk social engineering and voice impersonation, and how to stop it

-- Managing identity across the joiner–mover–leaver lifecycle to close high-risk gaps

-- The “assume breach” mindset: zero trust, least privilege, and blast radius reduction

-- The CISO’s evolving mandate: business vs. technology, board communication, and risk quantification

-- AI in cyber: sword, shield, and attack surface, and the changing economics of attack vs. defense

-- Ransomware beyond backups: data theft, response playbooks, and legal/PR readiness

Who should watch:

Board members, CEOs, CISOs, CIOs, and security leaders who seek clear actions to improve resilience without slowing the business.

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00:00 🔐 Understanding Identity in Cybersecurity

03:51 ⚠️ How Identity is Breached

10:46 🛡️ Improving Identity Security

13:03 🔒 Social Engineering and MFA Vulnerabilities

16:02 🛡️ Protecting Personal Information and Identity

19:43 👩‍💼 The Evolving Role of CISOs in Cybersecurity

26:38 🔒 The Role of Regulation in Improving Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

28:51 🌐 Reframing Cybersecurity as Cyber Resilience

35:11 🛡️ Practical Recommendations for Combating Phishing and Social Engineering

38:00 🤖 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity

41:59 💰 Economics of AI in Cybersecurity

44:25 🏢 Board-Level Cybersecurity Strategy

49:08 🛡️ Understanding Ransomware and Response Framework

50:56 🔒 RSA Security's Focus Areas for Cybersecurity

52:47 📢 Closing Remarks and Call to Action