Julie Smith, Executive Director at Identity Defined Security Alliance

Executive Director at Identity Defined Security Alliance

Julie Smith is the executive director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance. Smith has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry.

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Cyber Security Insights

Identity Security: How the Weak Link Behind Major Breaches Could Have Been Avoided

April 12, 2022

When we look back at the headline-making attacks of 2021, it’s clear that many are rooted in one fundamental issue: compromised identities. Stepping back and implementing identity security basics can help organizations prevent future hacks.

Identity Security: How the Weak Link Behind Major Breaches Could Have Been Avoided

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