The KC Chronicle: February 2024

?? Hello to all of our wonderful subscribers! How is February treating you so far? As we gear up to welcome Spring, we're thrilled to share an overview of the latest updates, exciting projects, and notable content highlights that we think you'll like right here on the KC Chronicle. ??? As always, we're also super happy to introduce you to our team.

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What's New

• Identity enthusiasts and experts, if you're following us on LinkedIn, then you know ?? Poll Time is back in full force! Our amazing analysts are cooking up a special report on the exciting state and future of Identity and Access Management. ?? Your thoughts matter, so don't forget to participate in the polls you see. Lately, Passwordless Authentication is having a showdown with other titans, and our latest poll has it in a nail-biting (almost) tie with Decentralized Identity! We're on the edge of our seats waiting for the next poll! ?? Check it out:

• Yours truly, the KC Chronicle is commemorating its one-year anniversary today ??, marking twelve publications since its inception! We've established this newsletter with the intention of curating the best of our content on a monthly basis, catering to those of you ?? who may not be able to keep up with each of our individual publications. We aspire to continue to provide you, our readers, with valuable (and entertaining!) content that you can look forward to at the end of each month. Happy Birthday KC Chronicle! ??

Recent & Upcoming Events

• Have you heard the news?! The European Identity and Cloud Conference 2024 agenda is out! ?? ?? Packed with 6 session streams, 230+ sessions, and 250+ awesome speakers, this event, from June 4-7, is a must for the identity crowd. In a pivotal year like 2024, digital identity stands at a crucial crossroads amidst evolving landscapes, emerging advancements, and transformative shifts propelled by decentralized technologies and AI. #EIC2024 is your platform to discuss these trends, share insights, and shape the future of digital identity in an AI-driven world together with your peers!

• We won't leave you hanging 'till June, though ??! We're hosting a series of virtual ??-side chats entitled "Road to EIC", featuring star-studded speakers and our very own analysts, where they will discuss topics you should expect to hear about at the European Identity and Cloud Conference. These virtual chats are free to join - simply register by clicking on the images below, or browse through all of our planned virtual events here. Up next in March in the "Road to EIC" series:

Our Fave Content Pieces

• Our very own Martin Kuppinger was a guest on the Identi3 Podcast! ??During this conversation with Dock Labs 's Nick Lambert , Martin shed light on the significance of implementing digital identity correctly and its business impact. The duo also discussed the business prospects of eIDAS, the EU digital wallet, and decentralized identity. Martin also shares his personal advice to companies seeking to modernize their identity governance and administration. Unmissable and highly informative! ??

• And now... The question on everybody's minds: how much can we really trust generative AI? ?? Alexei Balaganski and Matthias Reinwarth sat down together in this Analyst Chat episode to explore the shift in public perception towards generative AI and the practical implications for businesses. ?? They highlight the challenges of integrating generative AI into cybersecurity strategies, including data leaks and the need for acceptable use policies.

Exciting Research

Our talented analysts have been working tirelessly to bring you a fantastic selection of research findings this February. ?? We couldn't be prouder to share our two latest reports with you.

• Martin Kuppinger and Graham Williamson 's Leadership Compass ?? on Policy-Based Access Management looks at solutions that utilize policies for defining the access entitlements and enforcing these policies at the time of authorization. Such systems can also support authentication decisions by integrating with authentication solutions. ??

• Warwick Ashford 's recent Leadership Compass provides an overview of the market for Intelligent SIEM (I-SIEM) Platforms that go beyond traditional Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capabilities to proactively identify threats and automatically suggest mitigation measures to meet the requirements of modern IT environments that are typically on-premises as well as being mobile and distributed across multiple cloud environments. Warwick has also shared his observations on the topic with Matthias on an episode of the Analyst Chat; check it out!

?? Employee Spotlight: Meet Cindy Cerny

Q: What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

When the time comes and our major events like EIC and cyberevolution finally come to live, that’s what I find most rewarding. Yet, it wouldn’t be half as exciting and memorable without my amazing colleagues and wonderful people around me, all eager to support and assist. Apart from the organizational aspect, it’s always great to have the opportunity to expand my knowledge in the realms of topics like cybersecurity, AI and much more.

Q: What do you do outside of work?

I am a really active and sociable person, I love the outdoors, I do CrossFit, love Snowboarding and go Latin dancing on a regular basis. It is always great to improve my own skills and to spend time with friends who share the same passion.

Q: What are you looking forward to most at EIC?

I am most excited about experiencing that unique feeling of EIC again. I have been with KuppingerCole for 2 years now, so it’s the second EIC I am organizing and the third I am attending. Last year was very exciting; the whole event felt like a reunion of old and new friends who all share the same passion. I believe that passion is what makes EIC such a great and amazing event. I can’t wait to meet everybody again in Berlin in June.

Thank you for reading, and see you next month! ???