The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral resources to help organizations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies, has appointed Julie Smith (pictured) to the Executive Advisory Board. Currently serving as the IDSA’s executive director, Smith has established the organization as a trusted identity security source for IT and cybersecurity professionals and has grown membership and key partnerships.
As part of the announcement, the IDSA has initiated a search for a new executive director to continue its mission of supporting IT and cybersecurity professionals and lead the organization through its next chapter.
“On behalf of the entire board, I’d like to express our excitement in appointing Julie to the Executive Advisory Board,” said IDSA Board Member Julie Talbot-Hubbard. “Julie led the launch of the IDSA as a stand-alone non-profit organization and made countless contributions to our mission of educating IT professionals and bringing the importance of securing digital identities to the forefront of today’s companies. One of her more impactful accomplishments is the successful launch of Identity Management Day in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Alliance. We want to thank Julie for all of her amazing work and we look forward to continuing working with her in this new capacity.”
Over the last few years, identity security has emerged as a top priority for most enterprises as identity-related breaches have increased dramatically. In a recent study, 84 percent of organizations reported experiencing an identity-related breach in the last year, with 78 percent citing a direct business impact as a result.
This has created a demand for independent identity security information and resources. The IDSA fills this need by providing vendor-neutral education, best practices and resources to help organizations minimize risk.
About the Executive Director Position
The IDSA is bringing the best and the brightest in identity and cybersecurity together to make the online world a safer place. The executive director will be at the forefront of an exciting and impactful trend in the cybersecurity community. The position reports to the Executive Advisory Board and is responsible for overseeing the strategic plan, programs, and administration of the organization. Learn more about the Executive Director position or join the mission.
For more information please visit www.idsalliance.org and to learn more about memberships, visit https://www.idsalliance.org/about-us/membership/.
