E66 - Review of Gartner IAM Texas, Blackhat Europe, Saviynt $700M funding and 2026 predictions

Keywords

identity, cybersecurity, AI, Gartner, conferences, funding, innovation, resilience, OWASP, predictions

Summary

In this episode of the Analyst Brief Podcast, Simon Moffatt and David Mahdi discuss the latest trends in identity and cybersecurity, reflecting on recent conferences, particularly the Gartner Identity Conference. They explore the evolving role of identity in organizations, the impact of AI, and the importance of resilience in supply chains. The conversation also touches on funding dynamics in the identity space, the challenges of innovation versus reliability, and the newly released OWASP Top 10 for Agentic AI. As they look ahead to 2026, they share predictions about the future of identity and the cybersecurity landscape.

Takeaways

Identity is becoming increasingly central to cybersecurity strategies.

The Gartner Identity Conference highlighted key trends in identity management.

AI is reshaping the identity landscape but hasn't introduced new business models yet.

Organizations need to focus on resilience in their identity systems.

Funding in the identity space is shifting, with significant investments being made.

Innovation in identity solutions must balance reliability and customer needs.

The complexity of supply chains poses challenges for identity management.

OWASP's Top 10 for Agentic AI emphasizes the importance of identity in AI security.

2025 has been a pivotal year for identity, with increased attention and funding.

Organizations should start small and automate basic identity management tasks.

Sound bites

"Identity is at the core."

"Identity is foundational."

"Phishing isn't fixed."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Festive Greetings

02:04 Conferences and Events: Insights from Black Hat Europe

04:38 Gartner Identity and Access Management Conference Overview

09:32 Emerging Trends in Identity Management

12:47 Identity as Core Infrastructure

17:48 The Future of Identity in Cybersecurity

23:39 Funding and Market Trends in Identity Solutions

28:08 Navigating Customer Satisfaction and Market Dynamics

29:32 The Shift from Hypergrowth to Profitability

31:53 Investment Strategies and Market Positioning

33:37 Innovation vs. Reliability in Established Companies

36:57 The Role of Innovation Across Business Functions

38:44 The Importance of Identity in Cybersecurity

40:03 Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Interdependencies

44:26 Resilience and Recovery in Cybersecurity

48:07 The Need for Investment in Incident Response

49:31 Privacy Challenges in the Digital Age

51:30 OWASP Top 10 for Agentic AI

55:37 Predictions for 2026: AI and Cybersecurity Trends