New GenAI Threatscapes, PQC Prep and Your Sneak Peek at the #MIMSummit2024 Agenda

Welcome to the July edition of Machine Identity Matters! 

This month:

• Our newest eBook guides you through two emerging generative AI (GenAI) threatscapes—and highlights the importance of machine identity management in securing AI systems
• Kevin Bocek weighs in on the promises and perils of AI
• Matt Barker explains why machines and workloads need identities too
• And last but not least, we’re giving you your first sneak peek at the 2024 Machine Identity Management Summit agenda!

Ready? Let’s dive in. Because machine identity matters.

July Highlight

The Generative AI Identity Crisis: Emerging AI Threatscapes and Mitigations

“New GenAI tools are cropping up daily, promising to provide better customer experiences, automate away tedious tasks, increase innovation and bolster competitive advantages. They are powerful tools, but due to their intricate composition, GenAI systems also increase cyber risk to business data, infrastructure and outputs.”

90% of organizations are exploring and experimenting with GenAI across departments and business units. And while adoption is surging, so are the risks.

That’s why we developed this all-new eBook exploring two emerging GenAI threatscapes:

• How are bad actors using GenAI for their own sinister operations?
• What types of adversarial threats are targeting GenAI systems?

Start reading now to get the answers. Then, discover the critical role machine identity management plays in securing GenAI in your enterprise. 

ICYMI: This Month’s Top 4

AI Appreciation Day: Industry Experts Weigh in on the Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence – VM Blog

“Many organizations appreciate AI because of its possible benefits ... but with that comes security concerns, increased risks and malicious activity.” - Kevin Bocek, Chief Innovation Officer at Venafi

To celebrate AI Appreciation Day (July 16), VM Blog gathered insights and unique perspectives on AI’s current state and future potential—including both the challenges and triumphs. Read on to discover more about this paradigm shift, including what Bocek recommends for securing your AI systems.

PQC Readiness: How to Conquer the Quantum Threats of Tomorrow, Today

“Even though it sounds like science fiction, there are things that we need to do today to get started on this journey, because it’s going to happen pretty fast and furious.” - David Mahdi, CIO of Transmit Security and Former Analyst at Gartner

Preparing for post-quantum means looking ahead—but in this blog post, we look back at expert insights gathered at Machine Identity Management Summit 2023, including actionable strategies for securing your enterprise against emerging quantum threats. 

Featuring insights from esteemed panelists: 

• Bruno Couillard, Co-Founder, CEO & CTO at Crypto4A
• Greg Crabb, Cybersecurity Consulting Executive, 10-8 LLC & Former CISO at U.S. Postal Service
• Ryan Hurst, Advisor at SandboxAQ

Machines and Workloads Need Identities Too—Not Just Humans

“Just as human identities can be hacked and used to steal critical information, so can machine and workload identities. If these identities are not being managed consistently across environments, they can pose an increased risk of compromise to your organization.” - Matt Barker, VP & Global Head, Workload Identity Architecture at Venafi

Dive into this Cloud Native Now article to explore the critical need for machine and workload identity management in cloud native environments—and learn why this is a game-changing move for enterprise security.

Living off the Land Attacks: Beware of Cyber Attacks Living Off Your Land

“More and more, attackers are leveraging machine identities to hijack machine-to-machine connections and communications to move laterally through a network ... and it is a growing problem for cybersecurity experts.”

Explore the hidden dangers of cyberattacks “living off the land” in this eye-opening blog post. Learn how hackers exploit legitimate tools to infiltrate your network—and discover proactive measures to safeguard your enterprise.

Agenda coming SOON: Machine Identity Management Summit 2024

Something’s coming... can you feel it? 

Machine Identity Management Summit 2024 is inching closer and closer... 

And this year’s lineup is jam-packed with the insights you need to succeed in a future where identity underpins every aspect of security.

The 2024 agenda is nearly complete and features dozens of cutting-edge sessions, but we wanted to give you an exclusive glimpse of what you can expect in Boston this October 1-3.

Your first look at the 2024 agenda

• Mind the Gap: Bridging Platform and InfoSec Teams to Reduce Enterprise Risk Ricardo LaFosse, CISO at Kraft-Heinz
• CISO Panel: Forging the New Era of Cybersecurity and Machine Identity Security Jane Dombowski, CISO at OneMain Financial Melina Scotto, Former CISO at Hilton  (more panelists to be announced soon) 
• Future Proofing Your Machine Identity Security: A Step-by-Step Roadmap Carl Mehner, Security Business Architect at USAA Setu Kulkarni, VP of Product Management at Venafi Nick Curcuru, Head of Solutions Marketing at Venafi
• Identity is the Key to Supply Chain Security Akbar Ghaswala, Manager, Certificate Management & Engineering at Navy Federal Credit Union Ivan Wallis, Global Solution Architect at Venafi
• Modernizing PKI to Prepare for Post-Quantum Cryptography Valentin Chatelard, Machine IAM Security Architect at Air France-KLM
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Approach to Self-Service and Device Automation Michael Ross, Information Technology Specialist Zach Stronko, Computer Systems Engineer/Architect Kunal Patel, Systems Engineer
• Succeeding in Your Journey from Data Center to Cloud Tanya Gill, Director of Information Security, Diebold Nixdorf
• Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Understanding Certificate Attack and Risk Karen Reinhardt, Principal Engineer of PKI, The Home Depot

But there’s so much more in store this year. With keynotes, breakouts, hands-on technical workshops and endless networking opportunities, this is one industry event you can’t afford to miss. 

Get your ticket today—prices increase August 1! 

Identity is the new security perimeter—how well are you managing yours?

In an era where AI, quantum computing and complex cloud native technologies are abundant, managing machine identities is crucial. 

A proactive approach, complete with global visibility, automation and intelligence is the key to ensuring you can fully capitalize on these emerging, disruptive technologies. 

And no one’s better equipped to help you than Venafi.

Until next time, stay vigilant, stay informed and most importantly, stay ahead.