Session Overview

Attackers don’t need to find a vulnerability when they can steal a credential or trick a human. From AI-generated phishing that’s virtually indistinguishable from legitimate communication to credential theft, privilege escalation and Active Directory compromise, the most common path into organisations now runs through people and their identities. This session examines how social engineering and identity attacks are converging, why Zero Trust must address both technical controls and human factors, and what practical defences look like when the threat is designed to bypass every instinct your users rely on. 

Stream Facilitator

Howard Steen, Country Manager UK&I, Key2XS  

Howard Steen is UK & Ireland Country Manager at Key2XS and a recognised expert in Identity and Access Management (IAM), cybersecurity, and digital identity. With 20+ years of experience, he advises organisations in critical infrastructure and other highly regulated sectors on authentication, identity governance, customer identity, Zero Trust, and CPaaS. Howard is known for translating complex security and regulatory requirements into practical, business-focused solutions. Combining technical depth, strategic insight, and real-world experience, he helps business and technology leaders use identity as a foundation for security, resilience, and digital transformation.

Speakers

Gaurav Mehta

Associate Director, Scalefusion

Molly McManamon

Sales Development Lead, usecure

Jeff Jones

Territory Directory EMEA, Asia & Far East, Admin By Request

Michael Simpson

Senior Sales Engineer, Lookout

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