Organizations in mission-critical industries are acutely aware of the growing cyber threats, like the Medusa ransomware gang attacking critical US sectors, but are wary that implementing stricter security protocols will slow productivity and create new barriers for employees. This is a valid concern, but organizations should not accept the trade-off between the inevitability of a breach by avoiding productivity-dampening security measures, or the drop in employee productivity and rise in frustration caused by implementing security measures that might mitigate a threat like Medusa. In this conversation, Joel will discuss how organizations can build a robust security strategy that does not impede productivity. He will highlight how Imprivata’s partnership with SailPoint enables stronger enterprise identity security while enhancing efficiency—helping organizations strike the right balance.
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Joel Burleson-Davis is the SVP of Worldwide Engineering, Cyber at Imprivata where he’s responsible for building, delivering, and evolving the suite of Imprivata’s cybersecurity products that include Privileged Access Security, Access Compliance, and AI-powered analytics solutions. Prior to joining Imprivata, Joel was Chief Technical Officer at SecureLink, the leader in critical access management for organizations in need of advanced solutions to secure access to their most valuable assets, including networks, systems, and data. While at SecureLink, Joel was responsible for the overall technology and operational strategy and execution, including direction and oversight for Product Development, Quality Assurance, IT and Cybersecurity Operations, Compliance, and Customer Success.
Before SecureLink, Joel held Systems Engineering, IT Consulting, and Instructor positions while serving as one of the founding members of The Linux Foundation certification committee, a global committee of key Linux subject matter experts. Joel earned a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Systems Theory and Technology from St. Edward’s University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Texas Lutheran University.
