#6 - Securing the New Perimeter: AI agents, risk & reality in IAM (with Amit Vaidya)

29/08/2025 32 min Episodio 6

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In this episode of The Identity Heroes, we’re joined by Amit Vaidya, former SVP of Identity, Fraud & Data Protection at PNC Bank.From navigating fraud and security risk at one of the nation’s largest banks to thinking ahead about AI agents and enterprise IAM, Amit shares a grounded, strategic perspective on what it really takes to secure identity at scale. He unpacks how organizations can make identity measurable, prioritize the right outcomes, and build resilient systems—even with limited resources.Amit also shares sharp insights for vendors, including what not to do when selling to enterprises, and how to build relationships that actually solve customer pain.🎯 This conversation dives into:Why identity is the new perimeterHow to lead IAM strategy with ROI and riskWhat AI agents mean for the future of IAMWhy visibility and guardrails are critical in an AI-driven worldThe business-first mindset that elevates security leadership✨ Key Themes & TakeawaysAI agents must be accounted for in today’s IAM strategiesRisk-based identity programs drive better business alignmentIdentity is core to fraud prevention—not just IT hygieneROI is the language that gets IAM fundedVendors should solve problems, not pitch featuresGuardrails for AI are the next enterprise priority🔗 Explore more Identity Heroes: https://www.strata.io/identityheroes 🎙️ The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the guest and do not represent the opinions of their employer or family.

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