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The full Nasdaq #TradeTalks panel is now available on-demand, and it’s a must-watch. Four top voices in security tackle what every enterprise should be asking: What does it really take to secure identity today — and why aren’t we there yet? 💡 Key topics: • Why identity is the real perimeter • How legacy tools fall short • The new risks posed by AI, agents, and scale • What leading CISOs are doing differently 🎤 Featuring: • Mandy Andress, CISO, Elastic • Grant Bourzikas, CISO, Cloudflare • Jeff Lunglhofer, CISO, Coinbase • Our very own Umaimah Khan, CEO, Opal Security Get ready for bold takes, real-world challenges, and a clear call for change. Big thanks to host Jill Malandrino, Global Markets Reporter at Nasdaq, for driving this much-needed discussion. ▶️ Watch here: https://hubs.ly/Q03hRC6_0

And we’re live! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/euTvwqgY

Tune-in LIVE today at 11:15 PT/2:15pm ET for a Nasdaq TradeTalks panel on what modern identity security really requires—featuring: Grant Bourzikas , CISO, Cloudflare Mandy Andress, CISO, Elastic Jeff Lunglhofer, CISO, Coinbase Umaimah Khan, CEO, Opal Security Jill Malandrino, Host, Nasdaq TradeTalks Expect bold takes, real talk, and a glimpse at where identity is headed next. https://lnkd.in/ec_ic5es

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Amalia Advincula-Roye, who just joined Opal Security as a Technical Support Engineer! At Opal, we’re here to help customers navigate some of the toughest identity and access challenges in security—so finding someone who truly understands and supports our users was essential. With a strong background in technical support, troubleshooting, and all-around problem-solving, Amalia brings the ideal mix of empathy and engineering to our team. We’re excited to have her shaping the Opal support experience as we continue to secure identity at scale.

What does modern — and truly effective — identity security look like? It’s not legacy IAM. It’s not quarterly reviews. And it’s not a dashboard full of risks no one can act on. Here's what it actually is: • Security-owned, not siloed between teams • Unified across all human AND machine identities • Just-in-Time by default • Intelligent, adaptive, and continuously enforced • A business enabler Want to see it for yourself? Meet us at RSAC: https://hubs.ly/Q03gNKsV0 #RSAC2025 #IdentitySecurity

Please welcome Barrett Woodside, who just joined Opal Security as our Growth and Strategy Lead! Barrett’s no stranger to building at the frontier. From founding Positron AI, to leading product and developer marketing at Scale AI, to launching ML platforms at Google Cloud, he brings sharp strategic insight and a proven track record of scaling breakthrough technologies. As identity security becomes one of the most critical spaces in cybersecurity, we're excited to have Barrett on board to help shape Opal’s next phase of growth and momentum. Big ideas. Fast moves. Excited for whats on the horizon 💥  

Your IAM policies? Airtight. Zero trust strategy? Locked in. But your profile pic? Still looks like a phishing attempt. Join us at BSidesSF on April 26th for a free professional headshots (read: glow-up) Just-In-Time for RSA! And join us the following week at RSA: https://lnkd.in/ezTwVckP

From vibe coding ⏭️ VBAC We’re eliminating access requests and permissions reviews. From now on, we’re using a Vibe-Based Access Control system. If the vibes are immaculate ✨ , consider yourself authorized ✅

Legacy identity security isn’t cutting it 🙅♀️ . It’s time for something better. This month at Opal, we’re all about pushing identity security forward: ⚡ Flipping the Script At the Official Cybersecurity Summit, Opal’s Grant Empey put the spotlight on a glaring issue: identity is still the most exploited attack vector. Breaches follow the same tired formula: compromised access, exposed data, and too little, too late. The real issue? It’s not authentication. It’s what happens after. Companies need to shift from reactive clean-up to proactive risk reduction. We explored why it’s time to rethink identity governance in our recent blog: https://lnkd.in/dtTq4Ht5 🛡️ Access Rules Have Arrived Tired of access chaos? Teams often believe they must choose between usability and security – but at Opal, we ask: why not have both? Access Rules let you automate permissions using Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), which means fewer errors, no access drift, and total visibility. Security that works, without the hassle. Read more about how it enables dynamic access management at scale in a way that is compatible with security best practices in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/exgBZua8 ✨ See What’s Possible Since we know seeing is believing, we launched our click through demo so you can experience how Opal leaves legacy IAM in the dust for yourself. Try the Demo here: https://lnkd.in/emhhgu9R ⏭️ What’s Next? We’re bringing the energy to BSidesSF as the official Headshot Sponsor and RSAC 2025 as an Early Start Exhibitor. Visit us at Kiosk 18 or check out our website for the full list of events: https://lnkd.in/ehwpy2Au And a huge shoutout to our friends at CoreWeave on their incredible IPO! Here’s to building the future! Let’s redefine identity security.

Ditto Decades of access sprawl😵💫. Untouchable permissions🙄. Admin rights run wild🫠. It’s time to treat identity like the security risk it is.