Analyst Chat #251: EIC 2025 - Navigating the Future of Digital Identity and Cybersecurity
Get ready for EIC 2025! 🎯 In this special episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth and Warwick Ashford take you behind the scenes of the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2025. Discover the latest trends in digital identity, cybersecurity, AI-driven identity management, and the future of interoperable identity ecosystems. 🌐
We discuss key topics like:
Building inclusive and interoperable identity ecosystems
Pioneering decentralized identity and eIDAS 2.0
Identity for AI and AI for Identity
Privacy, security, and trust in the age of quantum technology
UNHCR's groundbreaking digital identity initiatives for refugees
Learn about the must-see keynotes, workshops, and panels happening May 6–9 in Berlin — and why attending in-person will make all the difference.
👉 Don't miss your chance to navigate the future of identity and cybersecurity with the world's leading experts.
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Analyst Chat #250: Introducing the KuppingerCole Cybersecurity Fabric
One does not simply secure an enterprise without integration. In this episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, host Matthias Reinwarth sits down with cybersecurity expert Jonathan Care to explore the Cybersecurity Fabric — an emerging architectural concept designed to unify existing security tools, improve visibility, and enable automation and orchestration across your entire IT environment.
Discover how this approach complements frameworks like Zero Trust and NIST, what benefits it brings to your organization, and how it can evolve alongside your security maturity.
📌 Topics Covered:
What is a Cybersecurity Fabric?
Benefits of integrating existing security tools
How it supports Zero Trust and other frameworks
Maturity levels and real-world implementation
AI’s role in the future of security fabrics
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UK Pushes for Apple Backdoor - Court Rejects Total Secrecy in Surveillance Case
Apple's defiance against the UK's call for a secretive surveillance backdoor marks a pivotal moment in digital privacy battles. With an open tribunal ruling, the clash between encryption integrity and governmental power unfolds publicly. Plunge into this landmark case influencing global tech policies, setting the stage for enhanced corporate resilience strategies.
Read the original blog post here: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/care/uk-pushes-for-apple-backdoor
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Sovereign Cloud Geopolitical Risks
Dive into the complexities of US isolationism and uncover what it means for global cloud sovereignty. Gain insights on data privacy, operational challenges, and how these affect international businesses using US-based cloud services.
Read the original blog post here: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/small/sovereign-cloud-geopolitical-risks
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Analyst Chat #249: Hacking Burnout in Cybersecurity with AI-Induced Flow State
In this eye-opening episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Dr. Kashyap Thimmaraju, postdoc researcher at TU Berlin and founder of FlowGuard Institute, joins Matthias Reinwarth to discuss his groundbreaking research into burnout, well-being, and flow state in Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
🎯 Topics Covered:
Why burnout is rising among cybersecurity professionals
What the “flow state” really is—and why it matters in cyber defense
How psychological safety and leadership culture affect team performance
The impact of socio-technical factors on mental health in cyber roles
Practical interventions and the role of AI/LLMs in reducing workload
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