How to Protect Identity & Eliminate Threats

How to Protect Identity & Eliminate Threats

Author: Punit Bhatia | Data Privacy, Sourcing & EU AI Act Specialist | ISO Standards November 27, 2025 Duration: 8:03

šŸ” Identity protection has always been at the heart of security and privacy — but in today’s AI-driven world, the threats are evolving faster than ever. In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Bob Burke from Beyond Identity, the evolving landscape of identity protection, especially in the context of emergent AI technologies. They explore the fundamental changes in identity threats, the importance of digital trust, and the shift towards incorporating security, privacy, and compliance into the development process of new solutions. Burke emphasizes the necessity of securing identity as the new perimeter and details how Beyond Identity approach's identity protection from initial access to lateral movement prevention. The discussion also touches on the industrialization of threats with AI and the importance of proactive compliance and customer trust for startups.


If you’re a professional in security, privacy, or compliance, this conversation will help you rethink how to protect digital trust in 2025 and beyond.


šŸ‘‰ Tune in to learn how to identify new threats, eliminate risks, and build security and privacy by design into your systems and visit Grow Skills Store for training resources and certifications.


KEY CONVERSATIONS

00:02:30 Concept of Responsible AI and PrivacyĀ 
00:04:50 Starts up and Privacy ComplianceĀ 
00:09:05 How to protect identityĀ 

00:10:55 How does threat to identity change in last few yearsĀ 
00:14:00 Strategies for Eliminating ThreatsĀ 

00:15:40 Role of Beyond IdentityĀ 
00:18:00 Get in touch with Bob BurkeĀ 

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ABOUT THE GUESTĀ 

Bob Burke is the Chief Information Security Officer at Beyond Identity, where he has helped shape the company’s security-first identity and access management platform.


With 20+ years in cybersecurity and engineering leadership, Bob brings deep expertise in identity, cloud infrastructure, compliance and securing critical SaaS systems.


He has recently helped the team at Beyond Identity achieve a record mark by getting FedRamp certified in less than 6 months.


ABOUT THE HOSTĀ Ā 

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.


Punit is the author of books ā€œBe Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, ā€œAI & Privacy – How to Find Balanceā€, ā€œIntro To GDPRā€, and ā€œBe an Effective DPOā€. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.


As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ā€˜ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.


RESOURCESĀ 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/ , https://www.beyondidentity.com/Ā Ā , https://growskills.store/

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcastĀ 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blogĀ 

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacyĀ 

Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠

ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 


Punit Bhatia, an expert in artificial intelligence, privacy, and sourcing, hosts The FIT4Privacy Podcast-AI and Privacy insights in collaboration with Grow Skills Store. Here, the often complex and rapidly changing worlds of data protection and AI are broken down into clear, practical conversations. Each episode delves into specific frameworks like GDPR and ISO standards, while also examining the broader ethical implications and the critical need for digital trust in modern business. The discussions go beyond theory, focusing on actionable insights that professionals can apply directly to their own management and operational challenges. This podcast serves as a vital resource for business leaders and managers navigating this landscape, featuring regular conversations with a variety of industry experts. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, whether discussing evolving EU regulations or the practical intersection of AI and privacy law. Recognised for its quality, the series consistently ranks highly in its categories. For anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these crucial topics, this podcast offers a reliable and insightful guide through the complexities of compliance, ethics, and technology.
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