The Shift To Identity-First Security And Why It Matters
HelpNet Security, Monday, April 7th, 2025
In this Help Net Security interview, Arun Shrestha, CEO at BeyondID, discusses how AI is transforming secure access management for both attackers and defenders. He discusses the shift toward identity-first security, and the role of contextual and continuous authentication in neutralizing AI-driven intrusions.
Shrestha also offers strategic guidance for CISOs managing the adoption of AI responsibly while maintaining security and compliance.
We're seeing both attackers and defenders leverage AI. From your vantage point, how has AI fundamentally changed the playing field for secure access management?
AI has dramatically altered secure access management by empowering both attackers and defenders. Bad actors now have access to powerful tools that weren't previously available, leveraging AI-driven compute power to gather intelligence at scale. Instead of relying solely on traditional social engineering, they can rapidly analyze vast amounts of data to craft highly targeted phishing attacks - email, phone, and even deepfake video - to steal credentials.