Innovator Spotlight: Zilla Security

by Dan K. Anderson CEO, CISO, and vCISO

As organizations grow, managing access to critical systems and ensuring compliance with identity governance and administration (IGA) standards becomes increasingly complex. A recent study by IBM found that 83% of organizations have experienced multiple identity-related breaches, and on average, each breach costs nearly $4.5 million. With compliance regulations tightening and the demand for better identity governance systems rising, organizations need robust and comprehensive solutions to secure access, automate compliance, and manage identities at scale. Zilla Security’s new AI-powered platform, featuring Zilla AI Profiles™ and enhanced provisioning capabilities, offers an innovative approach to simplify identity governance while securing organizations’ most critical assets.

Dan K. Anderson, a CISO and vCISO with vast experience in IAM and security governance, underscores the importance of this challenge: “Organizations are struggling to manage access and enforce governance in an increasingly fragmented environment. Zilla Security provides the tools and automation needed to secure identities and access across complex IT ecosystems, reducing the risks of breaches and improving compliance.”

Zilla Security’s platform empowers organizations to manage identity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) more efficiently, all while improving access security and minimizing risks.

“Identity governance and administration is about more than just compliance—it’s about creating a secure, efficient, and scalable environment for businesses to operate in. At Zilla Security, we’ve developed a platform that automates IGA processes, simplifies compliance, and provides organizations with the visibility they need to secure their critical assets,” said Deepak Taneja, CEO of Zilla Security.

Zilla Security offers a comprehensive cloud-native platform that simplifies identity governance and access security for organizations of all sizes. The platform enables businesses to automate key IGA processes, such as access reviews, identity lifecycle management, and compliance audits. By centralizing these processes, Zilla Security allows organizations to gain full visibility into who has access to which systems and whether those permissions align with company policies and regulatory standards.

Zilla AI Profiles™ address the long-standing challenge of managing hundreds of roles or group membership rules, allowing organizations to streamline identity governance through automation. This next-generation RBAC enables businesses to implement least privilege security without the manual burden traditionally associated with role definition and maintenance.

A key feature of Zilla Security is its ability to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of cloud applications, on-premises systems, and third-party tools. The platform supports real-time synchronization of identity and access data, ensuring that changes are automatically reflected across all connected systems. This reduces the risk of privilege creep and helps organizations enforce the principle of least privilege, ensuring that employees only have access to the systems they need to perform their jobs. Additionally, Zilla’s enhanced provisioning capabilities automate the entire joiner, mover, and leaver process, reducing ITSM tickets by up to 60%, and streamlining access management across the enterprise.

Zilla Security also offers advanced compliance management capabilities, allowing organizations to easily meet industry standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR. The platform automates audit processes by generating real-time reports and audit trails, which greatly reduce the manual effort required to stay compliant. With Zilla Security, organizations can proactively identify and remediate compliance gaps, reducing the risk of costly penalties or security breaches.

Beyond traditional IGA functions, Zilla Security enriches data visibility and access security by analyzing user behavior and identifying anomalies in real-time. This data enrichment enhances the accuracy of access reviews and improves security outcomes by providing actionable insights to IT and security teams. Zilla’s AI-generated profiles significantly reduce the time and cost associated with access reviews, cutting manual effort by as much as 80%. By streamlining identity management and enriching business data with greater access control, Zilla Security helps organizations improve operational efficiency, increase productivity, and reduce the risk of identity-related threats. The outcome? Business teams and systems operating under Zilla Security’s governance work with greater confidence, accuracy, and security.

“Zilla Security has transformed the way we manage identity governance. The automation of access reviews and the platform’s seamless integration with our existing cloud infrastructure have made compliance significantly easier while improving our overall security posture,” said the CISO of a leading financial services company.

Call to Action
Zilla Security provides a powerful, cloud-native, AI-powered identity governance and administration platform that simplifies security, automates compliance, and delivers comprehensive visibility across all systems. By offering seamless integration, real-time synchronization, and enriched data insights, Zilla Security empowers organizations to enhance their security posture and ensure compliance with ease.

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About the Author

Dan K. Anderson, Winner Top Global CISO of the year 2023

Dan currently serves as a vCISO and On-Call Roving reporter for Cyber Defense Magazine. BSEE, MS Computer Science, MBA Entrepreneurial focus, CISA, CRISC, CBCLA, C|EH, PCIP, and ITIL v3. Dan’s work includes consulting premier teaching hospitals such as Stanford Medical Center, Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, and large Integrated Delivery Networks such as Sutter Health, Catholic Healthcare West, Kaiser Permanente, Veteran’s Health Administration, Intermountain Healthcare and Banner Health. Dan has served in positions as President, CEO, CIO, CISO, CTO, and Director, is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Mark V Security, and Cyber Advisor Board member for Graphite Health. Dan is a USA Hockey level 5 Master Coach. Current volunteering by building the future of Cyber Security professionals through University Board work, the local hacking scene, and mentoring students, co-workers, and CISO’s.

Dan lives in Littleton, Colorado linkedin.com/in/dankanderson