#311 - Navigating Identity Management and Cyber Insurance with Brandon Pinzon

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald speaks with Brandon Pinzon, an Insurance Industry Cybersecurity Executive, about the evolving landscape of identity management. They discuss Brandon's journey into digital identity, the role of identity management within organizations, and the unique challenges faced by the insurance industry. The conversation also delves into the intersection of compliance and security, highlighting the importance of understanding risk in the identity space. In this conversation, Brandon discusses the critical relationship between risk management and compliance in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of understanding and quantifying risk. He explores the evolving landscape of cyber insurance, highlighting the need for identity practitioners to be proactive in managing risks and building relationships with financial stakeholders. The discussion also touches on the necessity of cyber insurance for various organizations and concludes with insights into the vibrant cybersecurity community in San Antonio. 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Host Update 01:23 Upcoming Conferences and Discount Codes 02:29 Guest Introduction: Brandon Pinzon 03:02 Brandon's Identity Origin Story 05:25 Debate: Where Does Identity Management Belong? 13:45 Pros and Cons of CISO Responsibility for Identity 21:16 Identity in the Insurance Industry 29:52 Addressing Legacy Systems in Financial Institutions 31:38 Compliance vs. Security in Financial Services 35:33 Understanding and Quantifying Risk 38:33 The Role of Cyber Insurance 54:28 San Antonio: A Hub for Cybersecurity Connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpinzon/ Gartner IAM Summit - Save $375 on registration using our exclusive code IDAC375: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/identity-access-management-us Semperis’ Hybrid Identity Protection Conference (HIP Conf) - Use code IDACpod for 20% off: https://www.hipconf.com/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast Keywords identity management, cybersecurity, insurance industry, compliance, digital identity, CISO, identity governance, user experience, risk management, financial services, risk management, compliance, cyber insurance, identity management, cybersecurity, threat modeling, risk assessment, business continuity, data protection, security strategy