The Identity-First Enterprise: Governing Access, Eliminating Standing Privilege, and Securing the Age of AI

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |  10:00 AM BST

Identity has become the new security perimeter. As organizations adopt cloud, automation, and AI-driven workflows, identity security has moved from a back-office IT function to a board-level priority.

Join Delinea and NCC Group in this 40-minute webinar, where we'll explore what it takes to operate as a truly identity-first enterprise, combining strategic leadership perspective with practical approaches security teams are using today.

In this session, we'll cover:

  • How to quantify and communicate identity risk in a way that resonates with boards and executive leadership
  • Practical strategies to eliminate standing privilege using just-in-time access models
  • The evolving challenge of AI governance, including shadow AI, machine identities, and agentic workflows
  • How to align identity, privilege, and access governance into a unified security strategy

Who should attend this webinar:

  • CISOs and CIOs
  • Directors of IT Security responsible for access governance, identity infrastructure, and operational risk
  • Identity, IAM, and Privileged Access Management leaders looking to modernize their approach to privilege and AI governance

What you'll learn:

  • How to quantify and communicate identity risk to executive leadership and boards in a way that aligns security outcomes with business impact
  • Practical approaches to eliminating standing privilege using just-in-time access and modern identity governance models
  • How to secure the emerging AI landscape, including machine identities, shadow AI usage, and agentic workflows.

Get answers to these questions:

  • How can security leaders translate identity risk into metrics that resonate with the board and executive stakeholders?
  • What does a realistic path to Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) look like for complex enterprises?
  • How do just-in-time access models improve both security posture and operational agility?

Featured Speakers

Scott Shields
Scott Shields
Scott is an Enterprise Sales Engineer with Delinea. He is an experienced security engineer on a mission to help Enterprise organizations protect their business, get the best Privileged Access Management experience and make the most of seamless security for the modern, hybrid enterprise. Scott is an active member of the cyber community and has worked globally in a variety of IT fields and major enterprise projects. Specializing in PAM, Scott understands the ongoing balance between security, compliance, and productivity – and how the right technology and expertise can help customers realize the value they deserve.
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Derek Gordon

Derek Gordon is a Global VP for Identity & Access Management at NCC Group.  He is a global digital identity leader with over 26 years of experience in cybersecurity, consulting, and IAM strategy. As Global VP, he leads the development and delivery of IAM and Privileged Access Management services, helping organizations strengthen identity security and resilience.