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Bryan Christ
Bryan Christ is an IT professional with more than twenty years of industry experience. His fascination with technology started in the early 80’s with the Commodore VIC-20. He first published in 1991 and began his professional career a few years later. Along the way, he has worked for a number of high profile companies including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, and MediaFire. Most of his career has been focused on open-source and software development opportunities with an emphasis on project management, team leadership, and executive oversight. After serving two years as a VCIO in the Greater Houston area, Bryan carried his skills to Bravura Security where he focuses on security and access governance. In addition to his work with Bravura Security, he frequently contributes to several open-source projects and a number of SaaS related endeavors.
The Impact of Security Breaches on Educational Institutions
Educational institutions oversee hundreds or thousands of students and faculty members daily. Therefore, it's no surprise they deal with large volumes of valuable data, like:
April 9, 2024
Read MoreA Pathway to Cyber Insurance for Universities and Colleges
In an era where cyber threats are evolving with alarming speed and sophistication, higher education institutions are prime targets due to the wealth of personal and research data they hold. As universities and colleges navigate this treacherous...
April 1, 2024
Read More14 Types of Digital Authentication
Data security is one of the most critical elements of operations for many businesses. Authentication is a fundamental cybersecurity concern, with up to 80% of attacks on basic web applications that can be attributed to stolen credentials. The number...
March 4, 2024
Read MoreNavigating the Complexities of IAM in Higher Education
The digital transformation of higher education has brought about a paradigm shift in how institutions manage the identities and access rights of their community. With the rise of online learning, research collaboration, and remote administrative...
February 23, 2024
Read MoreDriving Continuous Improvement in Identity Management
In the ever-evolving digital landscape of higher education, securing access to IT services is paramount. The role of a Director of Identity is to ensure that lifecycle management and access policies not only support the institution's academic...
February 23, 2024
Read MoreAuthentication vs. Authorization: What's the Difference?
Cybersecurity is on everyone's minds, and it starts from the inside for many businesses. Insiders are often responsible for data breaches — accidental and intentional — so robust authentication and authorization are a must. While authentication...
February 8, 2024
Read MoreNavigating the Complexities of AI Identity Governance
Embracing the AI Revolution in Identity Management
Identity security professionals are seeking a more in-depth exploration of the challenges and strategies for effectively governing AI identities and access management. In a recent webinar with...
January 23, 2024
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Passwordless Authentication
Cybersecurity threats are a serious concern for businesses, and with 81% of breaches resulting from hacked or stolen passwords, companies must explore alternative solutions. Data security constantly evolves in line with new threats, and passwordless...
June 28, 2023
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