Security vs. Compliance

Identity Foundations

4 min

Speaker: Ali Falahi Senior Solutions Engineer

Learn why being compliant doesn’t always mean being secure and how focusing on security outcomes naturally drives compliance.

Main Takeaways

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Compliance focuses on meeting audit requirements by following prescribed rules and checklists.
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Security, on the other hand, focuses on protecting data, reducing privilege, and minimizing the attack surface.
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True security practices like implementing just-in-time (JIT) access or performing more frequent access reviews lead to real risk reduction.
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Shifting from static controls (like quarterly UARs) to time-based or automated access reviews captures risks faster and keeps privilege levels minimal.
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By prioritizing security, organizations can achieve compliance as a natural byproduct.

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