#323 - Identity Security with Silverfort’s Hed Kovetz

#323 - Identity Security with Silverfort’s Hed Kovetz

In this special episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim sit down with Hed Kovetz, CEO and co-founder of Silverfort, at the Gartner IAM Summit in Texas. Hed shares insights on the evolution of identity security, the interplay between legacy and modern IT systems, and the importance of securing non-human identities. They also delve into the role of AI in cybersecurity and the challenge of maintaining innovation in a growing company. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of identity security and the booming impact of AI.


00:00 The Importance of Identity in Modern Security 01:23 Welcome to the Identity of the Center Podcast 01:44 Live from the Gartner IAM Summit 03:08 Interview with Hed Kovetz, CEO of Silverfort 03:48 Silverfort's Recent Achievements and Innovations 05:15 Challenges and Insights in Identity Security 08:00 The Evolution of Identity Security 21:20 Securing Legacy and Modern IT Systems 29:52 The Rise of Service Account Protection 30:31 Challenges in Securing Non-Human Identities 31:02 Real-World Examples and Governance Issues 31:40 Strategies for Securing Non-Human Identities 32:56 The Evolution of Identity Security 45:49 The Role of AI in Identity Security 50:33 The Future of Identity Security 53:44 Personal Insights and Reflections 01:01:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Connect with Hed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hed-kovetz-910ba5b9/

Learn more about Silverfort: https://www.silverfort.com/


Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com

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#344 - IDAC + IDPro with Heather Flanagan

#344 - IDAC + IDPro with Heather Flanagan

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#343 - Transforming Travel with Digital Identity featuring Kristin Olsen from Alaska Airlines

#343 - Transforming Travel with Digital Identity featuring Kristin Olsen from Alaska Airlines

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#342 - Identity Management Day 2025 with Jeff Reich

#342 - Identity Management Day 2025 with Jeff Reich

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#341 - Alternative Realities and Dimensions of IAM in 2025

#341 - Alternative Realities and Dimensions of IAM in 2025

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#340 - RSM & IDAC Present: Compliance & Digital Identity with Kia Smith

#340 - RSM & IDAC Present: Compliance & Digital Identity with Kia Smith

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#339 - Sponsor Spotlight - Permiso

#339 - Sponsor Spotlight - Permiso

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#338 - European Identity & Cloud Conference 2025 Preview with Warwick Ashford

#338 - European Identity & Cloud Conference 2025 Preview with Warwick Ashford

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#337 - Adaptive Authentication and Fraud Prevention with Ping’s Patrick Harding

#337 - Adaptive Authentication and Fraud Prevention with Ping’s Patrick Harding

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