Building Yourself Into a Strong Identity Practitioner

OVERVIEW

Whether you’re a seasoned Active Directory admin who cut your chops as a sysadmin, or coming into the identity space fresh, it can be daunting to understand how to get started within the identity space or transform yourself at the rapid pace the industry moves. And while “identity is the new security perimeter”, it is often overlooked as a skillset in most cybersecurity degree programs.

In this conversation we’ll dive into building yourself as a strong identity practitioner. For those newer to identity, we’ll take a look at the many areas available for specialization. If you’re looking to advance or change your career, we’ll explore the different types of roles available as well – from security researchers to identity program managers, the types of jobs available in identity are as deep as identity platforms themselves. Along with a look at the field, we’ll explore ways to gain the technical and non-technical skills to bring yourself and your career to the next level.