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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.
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 MoreThe 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 MoreIn 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 MoreCybersecurity 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 MoreIdentity 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 MoreCybersecurity 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
Read MoreBusinesses have relied on passwords as the first line of defense against cyber criminals for decades, so it makes sense that hackers would target credentials to gain unauthorized access to business data. With 61% of data breaches attributed to...
April 14, 2023
Read MoreThe digital landscape has changed and the authentication techniques we've relied on for years have given way to faster and more secure solutions. Still, one thing remains constant — the need for robust security. True passwordless authentication is...
April 4, 2023
Read MorePasswords are part of life — because we're so used to creating them, we may forget how critical they are for security. They are the foundation of our online security. The password protects our bank accounts, emails and sensitive information. Your...
February 16, 2023
Read MoreYou deal with dozens of passwords on a daily basis, both inside and outside the workplace. But with today’s increasingly complex cyberattacks, reliance on password authentication is no longer enough to protect your organization. Moving to...
February 9, 2023
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