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Securing Privileged Access & Non-Human Identities Across NHS Trusts

Thursday, June 04, 2026 |  10:00 AM BST
As NHS organizations continue to accelerate their digital transformation, identity-related risks are becoming one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare in 2026. From privileged user accounts to unmanaged service credentials and machine identities, attackers are increasingly targeting the access layer that underpins critical systems and patient services. Join Delinea for an expert-led webinar, hosted by VP Sales Engineering Andrew Bushby and special guest Dan Connolly of DLC Tech Solutions. The webinar focuses on how NHS Trusts can reduce privileged access risk, secure non-human identities, and strengthen cyber resilience—without disrupting frontline care. This session will explore the evolving threat landscape across UK healthcare, practical strategies for managing privileged access, and lessons learned from more than 50 NHS Trusts that are already improving their security posture with Delinea.

What we’ll cover:

  • The NHS threat landscape in 2026 and why identity-based attacks are increasing 
  • Risks created by non-human identities such as service accounts, APIs, bots, and machine credentials 
  • How modern PAM enables least privilege, zero standing access, and secure third-party access 
  • Proven strategies from 50+ NHS Trusts to reduce risk and improve audit readiness 

What you’ll learn:

  • Why privileged access security is critical to patient safety and service continuity 
  • How to identify hidden identity risks across clinical and IT environments 
  • Ways to secure secrets and machine identities across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure 
  • Practical quick wins that strengthen security without impacting frontline teams 

Why NHS security and compliance teams should attend: 

  • Directly address DSPT CAF mandatory evidence requirements around privileged access control and identity management. 
  • Map PAM controls to DSPT CAF Objective B (Identity and Access Control) and support your Trust's submissions. 
  • Discover and eliminate unmanaged service accounts, API credentials, and machine identities that create hidden risk across clinical and corporate systems 
  • Enforce least privilege and zero standing access for third-party suppliers, system integrators, and managed service providers accessing Trust networks 
  • Reduce exposure from shared admin accounts across EPR, PACS, and other critical clinical systems 
  • Build an auditable, evidence-backed trail of privileged access activity to satisfy ICB and NHSE assurance reviews 
  • Learn how 50+ NHS Trusts are using PAM to convert DSPT and CAF requirements into practical, measurable security controls 
  • Strengthen your Trust's cyber resilience posture ahead of ICO scrutiny and NHS England's increasing focus on supply chain risk 

Get answers to these important questions:

  • How exposed are NHS Trusts to identity-led cyberattacks in 2026? 
  • What does effective PAM look like in a modern NHS environment? 
  • How can we secure suppliers and remote privileged access safely? 
  • How can security teams improve controls without slowing clinical operations? 

Live Q&A + peer discussion

Bring your questions and join an open discussion with peers across NHS organizations to share challenges, approaches, and lessons learned.

Featured Speakers

Andrew Bushby
Andrew Bushby
Andrew is a seasoned technology leader and VP of Sales Engineering at Delinea (EMEA), focused on helping organizations solve complex cybersecurity challenges. He specializes in building high-performing teams, partnering with executive stakeholders, and delivering security solutions that reduce risk while driving real business impact.
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Dan Connolly

Dan is a Certified Delinea Engineer and Consultant at DLC Tech Solutions Limited, specializing in identity security for highly regulated NHS and UK critical infrastructure environments. His focus is on translating technical security controls into demonstrable, auditable compliance. He is currently supporting DHU Healthcare with Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) alignment, converting DSPT and CAF requirements into practical security improvements, including development of the NHS DSPT/CAF business case to underpin security investment. In parallel, he is leading a Delinea Privileged Access Management (PAM) deployment with Arqiva to strengthen identity controls across critical infrastructure systems. Through DLC Tech Solutions, Dan helps organizations mature privileged access, operationalize identity security, and achieve sustainable, evidence‑backed compliance.