CIO&CISO Nordics Roundtable

EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: SECURING DECENTRALISED IDENTITY IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE

As organisations embark on digital transformation journeys, the adoption of decentralised identity solutions emerges as a critical aspect of enhancing security and enabling seamless user experiences. This panel will explore strategies for navigating the complexities of digital transformation while ensuring the security and integrity of decentralised identity frameworks, with insights tailored to the diverse perspectives of CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders.

Panel Questions:

1. How does your organisation approach digital transformation, and what key initiatives are driving technological change within your respective domains?
2. As technology leaders, how do you balance the need for innovation and agility with the imperative to maintain robust cybersecurity postures?
3. What role do identity and access management play in shaping the overall security strategy of organisations undergoing digital transformation?
4. From your experience, what are the key considerations organizations must address when implementing digital transformation initiatives, particularly in terms of scalability, interoperability, and user experience?
5. How do you see the evolving threat landscape impacting the cybersecurity priorities and strategies of organizations, especially in the context of digital transformation efforts?
6. What are the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain into digital transformation roadmaps?
7. How can organisations effectively align their IT strategies with business objectives to drive successful digital transformation outcomes?
8. Considering the dynamic nature of regulatory requirements, how do you ensure compliance while leveraging innovative technologies and approaches in your digital transformation journey?

Moderator:

Tom John F. Jensen
Head of Privacy & Security
Semler Gruppen A/S

Panel:

Christian Leth
Head of Information Security
SOS International

Jonas Rendahl
CISO
Aurobay Sweden

Riska Mirzalina
Former Transformation Lead at ECCO Shoes
Founder, COURAGLIA Transformation & Leadership Consulting

Jochen Raymaekers
Principal Solution Architect
Ping Identity

Brewing Security in Modern Applications

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing modern applications poses significant challenges. This session “Brewing Security in Modern Applications,” delves into strategies to help implementing robust application security processes, highlighting the critical roles of tools and people in fortifying defenses. We will explore the unique challenges encountered in safeguarding contemporary applications, from the increasing complexity of software architectures to the ever-evolving threat landscape

Key topics include:

• Challenges in Application Security: Identifying and addressing common obstacles in securing modern applications, including integration issues, scalability concerns, and maintaining security in agile and DevOps environments.
• People and Processes: The pivotal role of skilled personnel and well-defined processes in creating a secure application lifecycle. This includes best practices for building security-aware development teams and fostering a culture of security.

By the end of this session, attendees will gain a holistic understanding of the multifaceted approach required to secure modern applications. They will be equipped with actionable insights and strategies to effectively tackle application security challenges, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of their software in an increasingly hostile cyber environment

Speaker:

Sabna Sainudeen
Director of Application Security
Carlsberg Group

NAVIGATING TO DECENTRALISED IDENTITY BY EMPOWERING USER WITH IDENTITY

In an age of rampant data breaches and identity theft, empowering users, including your workforce and customers, to autonomously handle and share personal data is reshaping the identity landscape.

Explore decentralised identity principles with us to:

1. Empower your users to securely manage and control personal data, make anonymous identity claims without unnecessary exposure and explicitly authorise data visibility on a need-to-know basis
2. Reduce attack surfaces and minimise risk of breaches tied to vulnerable centralised authorities to enhance organisational privacy and security.

Speaker:

Jochen Raymaekers
Principal Solution Architect
Ping Identity