Identity has emerged as the new security perimeter in today’s complex digital ecosystems. At this invite-only dinner, Knoxville technology leaders will gather to explore how identity management is shaping modern cybersecurity programs and influencing pivotal business decisions.
Our speakers, Brian Kreh and Jeff Kreiger, will lead a practical discussion on the critical security aspects of identity management across users, entities, and platforms, emphasizing its role in maintaining a strong security posture throughout the IT environment. They’ll each present real-world use cases to illustrate how identity-centric security programs are implemented through user access reviews, frameworks, and tools.
By examining the interplay between people, process, and technology, this session will provide a comprehensive view of identity lifecycle management and its integration with broader security programs. Join us to gain insights into best practices and operational strategies for securing identities, reducing risk, and enabling secure access in a diverse and hybrid environment.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Brian’s security career spans over 25 years, not only focused on identity, but also on the central role identity plays in a broader security strategy. Brian has worked at companies across many industries, notably manufacturing, healthcare, food services, and consulting. As a consultant he worked with companies of every size and every industry to map out and implement the modern identity programs central to achieving a cyber-resilient organization. Brian’s deep skillset in the Identity and Access Management Domain spans major vendor product offerings as well as program design and implementation of Customer Identity, Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management, and Access Controls.
Jeff brings more than 15 years of experience in identity security sales, helping enterprise and mid-market organizations strengthen their security posture through modern Identity Governance, Access Management, and Privileged Access solutions. He has a proven track record of working closely with CISOs, security leaders, and IT executives to align complex identity programs with business outcomes, whether that’s driving compliance, reducing risk, or enabling digital transformation. Jeff has partnered with leading vendors such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Ping, and BeyondTrust, delivering both advisory and implementation strategies across industries including financial services, higher education, and manufacturing. Known for his consultative approach and ability to build long-term relationships, Jeff specializes in guiding organizations through the full identity lifecycle from user provisioning and authentication to identity threat detection and third-party/vendor access management. His experience gives him a unique perspective on how people, process, and technology come together to create effective and resilient security programs.
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Key topics we’ll cover in the presentation and discussion:
- Authentication mechanisms
- Identity threat detection
- Identity proofing for workforce enablement
- Design and governance of identity structures for third-party vendors, consumers, and non-human entities such as service accounts and APIs.
This dinner provides a unique opportunity to connect with CIOs, CISOs, and other cybersecurity executives across Knoxville while engaging in an open conversation about the future of identity management. Dinner and drinks will be provided in a private dining room at Chesapeake’s West.
If you did not receive an invitation but would like to confirm your eligibility, please contact us at admin@knoxtech.orgto request a registration code.