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Saviynt today announced the launch of SaviTalk, its official audio and visual podcast, with the first episode going live on Thursday, June 5. Taping of the episodes began in April at the RSA Conference in San Francisco. SaviTalk will provide an engaging platform for thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, identity security, and digital transformation.

Designed to be the go-to resource for security professionals, industry leaders, and enterprises navigating the complexities of modern identity security, SaviTalk will feature insightful conversations with Saviynt’s top executives, customers, and industry influencers. The podcast aims to unpack the most pressing challenges and opportunities in identity governance, privileged access management, and compliance, while also exploring the latest innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity.

The name SaviTalk was inspired by the concepts of TED Talks – concise, insightful discussions that drive thought leadership and innovation. By incorporating Savi, the podcast stays true to Saviynt’s identity while reinforcing its role as a leading voice in identity security.

Meet the Hosts

SaviTalk is hosted by some of the most influential experts in identity security, each bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the conversation:

• Henrique Teixeira, SVP of Strategy – A seasoned identity security strategist with a deep background in product and business transformation, Teixeira previously held an analyst role at Gartner, where he influenced major market shifts in identity and access management.
• Simon Gooch, Field CIO – With decades of experience advising enterprise CIOs and CISOs, Gooch bridges the gap between technology and business needs. He has led digital transformation initiatives across Europe and North America, offering a customer-first perspective that resonates with global audiences.
• David Lee, Field CTO – Known for his engaging communication style and sharp insights, Lee is a go-to voice in the cybersecurity community. With experience at companies like Cloudentity, AWS, and Lockheed Martin, he brings clarity to complex topics and a vision for simplifying identity security at scale.
• Jim Routh, Chief Trust Officer – A legendary cybersecurity executive, Routh has served as CISO for organizations like Mass Mutual, Aetna, and JP Morgan Chase. He is widely respected for his forward-thinking approach to cyber risk, innovation, and building resilient security cultures.

With these industry experts at the helm, SaviTalk will deliver high-impact conversations designed to educate, challenge, and inspire listeners across the security ecosystem.

SaviTalk will debut Thursday, June 5, with an exclusive first episode featuring CEO Sachin Nayyar, where he shares his journey in identity security and the vision for Saviynt’s future. Listeners can tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major streaming platforms.

Additionally, Saviynt is inviting security professionals, customers, and partners to participate in upcoming episodes. Whether it’s a customer success story, a major industry trend, or an innovative security approach, SaviTalk aims to spotlight the voices shaping the future of identity security. Interested guests can submit nominations for topics and speakers through Saviynt’s website.

For more information and to listen to the latest episodes of SaviTalk, visit the website.

Saviynt today named Chillisoft, New Zealand’s premier cybersecurity software distributor, as its official distribution partner in the region. As a value-added distributor with a strong portfolio of enterprise security solutions and an established reseller network, Chillisoft brings a deep understanding of the local market and the evolving cybersecurity needs of businesses across New Zealand.

According to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), New Zealand experienced a 58% increase in reported cyber incidents in Q3 2024, totaling 1,905 cases. Notably, phishing and credential harvesting attacks rose by 70%, while unauthorized access incidents nearly doubled, highlighting the escalating sophistication of cybercriminal activities. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Saviynt’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific market, reinforcing its commitment to delivering next-generation identity security solutions at scale.

This new alliance enhances Saviynt’s ability to provide tailored support and training to partners in New Zealand, while empowering enterprises with modern, intelligent identity security solutions that drive compliance, agility, and operational efficiency.

To learn more about Saviynt’s Identity Cloud, please visit the website.

 Saviynt today announced the launch of its AI-powered Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) as part of its converged Identity Cloud platform. Saviynt’s ISPM provides actionable insights into an organization’s identity and access posture, offering an intelligent starting point to prioritizing and remediating risks.

Many organizations have sought this level of identity insight, but a viable solution has previously been unavailable. Saviynt will showcase its market-transforming ISPM April 29 – May 1 at RSA Conference 2025 inside the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Interested organizations should come to Booth #N-5163 to see the solution and better understand how it elevates their identity security posture.

While Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) is a well-known foundational element of any strong identity security program, comprehensive visibility across identity and access risks, governance control effectiveness, and identity data hygiene is crucial for reducing the attack surface area, yet is missing in organizations today. Unlike other solutions that focus solely on access or credential management, Saviynt ISPM delivers a converged solution addressing the full spectrum of identity security challenges, from preventing breaches to maintaining compliance.

Built on Zero Trust principles, Saviynt’s ISPM incorporates all identity, access, activity, policies, configurations, events, and security signals into an AI-powered, enterprise-grade identity security data lake. Saviynt’s ISPM enables organizations to:

• Discover and inventory all identities (human and non-human), access, and resources: This can be done across an organization’s environment, on-premises and cloud.
• Enhance and improve data hygiene: Leverage auto-generated, clear and accurate role and entitlement descriptions, ownership discovery of orphan and service account, clean up duplicate identities and much more to improve quality of identity data.
• Boost effectiveness of governance controls: Eliminate rubber stamping entirely as well as reducing access certifications time up to 90%, reduce onboarding cost by more than 60-70%, and cut down access request time by up to 80% by measuring and baselining an organization’s governance processes.
• Reduce audit findings with improved preparedness and evidence collection: Maintain continuous compliance with self-service capabilities and timeline views that highlight any and every identity change, access assignments, and governance history.
• Empower business users by unlocking the power of identity data with Savi Copilot: Quickly create dashboards that drill down into the data needed to easily identify problematic trends or generate reports showing program effectiveness without the need of technical resources or business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Bringing Application Owners to the Center of Identity Management: Engage application owners by providing them with clear insights into access, control (Separation of Duty), risk, and usage data for their applications. Meaningful involvement of application owners remains a critical gap in most identity management programs today and ISPM addresses it completely and holistically.

Saviynt’s ISPM helps with risk prioritization and remediation and in turn reduces the identity attack surface. Self-serviceability and evidence collection with timeline views empower organizations with improved audit preparedness.

Saviynt’s ISPM is now generally available. To learn more, please visit the website and blog.

Saviynt has appointed Roger Hsu as Regional Vice President (RVP), Asia. The move signals the company’s deepening investment and accelerated growth in the region.

Hsu joins Saviynt following a successful tenure at SailPoint, bringing over two decades of cybersecurity and identity management expertise. He will lead Saviynt’s go-to-market strategy across Asia, with a strong focus on helping enterprises secure digital identities in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

The urgency for modern identity governance has never been greater. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, Asia-Pacific remains the most-targeted region globally, with compromised credentials and misconfigured identity systems among the leading causes of breaches.

Saviynt has steadily grown its presence in Asia, working with Fortune 500 companies and regional enterprises across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The company is making strategic investments in local talent, partnerships, and region-specific solutions to meet soaring demand for intelligent identity governance.

The appointment of Hsu signals Saviynt’s continued commitment to Asia as a strategic growth market and its vision to redefine identity security for the modern enterprise.

To learn more about Saviynt’s Identity Cloud, please visit the website.

Saviynt today announced its featured participation at RSA Conference 2025, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. With a strong presence on the show floor April 28-May 1 at Booth #N-5163, and a full schedule of thought leadership and networking opportunities, Saviynt will put identity security at the center of this year’s cybersecurity conversation.

The platform-first mindset will be prominent at RSA, where Saviynt’s leadership will highlight how identity security is reshaping enterprise security in a digital, AI-driven world. Saviynt’s Chief Trust Officer, Jim Routh, will also take part in three high-profile speaking engagements, offering expert insights on generative AI risk, the evolution of the CISO role, and the growing trend of CISOs stepping into entrepreneurial and venture capitalist roles.

Featured Saviynt Speaking Sessions

Fireside Chat: Levi’s Modernization Journey: On Tuesday, April 29 at 2:10 p.m., attendees can hear how Levi Strauss & Co. transformed its identity program to support enterprise-wide modernization in this fireside conversation with Saviynt Chief Product Officer Vibhuti Sinha and Levi’s Director of Enterprise Security Aaron Anderle.

CISOs Who Transitioned to Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists: Routh will moderate this compelling conversation with former CISOs who have successfully pivoted to build companies and back startups. The session explores the skills, mindset, and lessons learned from navigating the shift from enterprise security to the innovation economy. Attendees can join this session on Wednesday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the Contemporary Jewish Museum.

CISOs Unchained: Join a powerhouse panel of longtime CISOs – including Edward Amoroso, Kirsten Davies, Charles Blauner and Routh – for an unscripted, interactive conversation about the future of the CISO role. During this session on Thursday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m., expect candid perspectives on risk, resilience, and how the job continues to evolve in real time.

AI Governance in Action: Balancing Innovation and Risk in the Age of GenAI: In this deep dive into AI governance, Routh will unpack on Wednesday, April 30 at 2:25 p.m. how organizations can responsibly implement generative AI at scale. Attendees will gain practical guidance on building cross-functional governance teams, aligning AI initiatives with core business values, and maintaining cybersecurity while driving innovation.

Experience Saviynt at RSAC 2025

Saviynt Onsite: During expo hours, attendees can stop by Booth #N-5163 in the North Expo or register for a demo of the Identity Cloud. Attendees can explore how Saviynt helps organizations manage complex identity environments with AI-driven insights and intelligent automation.

Saviynt Social at Holbrook House: Connect with identity professionals and Saviynt leaders over food, drinks, and great conversation in the relaxed, stylish setting of the Holbrook House on Wednesday, April 30 from 5:30-9:00 p.m.

GuidePoint Security RSA Party: Join Saviynt and GuidePoint on Monday, April 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Grand Nightclub for an evening of networking with top cybersecurity minds in a lively and informal setting.

To book a demo, join an event, or schedule time with a Saviynt expert, visit the website.

Saviynt today announced that Nitin Varma has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for India and SAARC. Saviynt has a significant existing presence in the region, with nearly 600 employees in India serving all corporate functions. Varma’s appointment will strengthen Saviynt’s go-to-market efforts and is emblematic of the company’s overall commitment to the region. Varma will be leading Saviynt’s new customer acquisition efforts, building and enhancing technical and consulting partnerships, and elevating the company’s overall position as a trusted provider of identity security solutions in India and SAARC.

Varma has over two decades of leadership experience in cybersecurity and technology, including with organizations like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco. In his last assignment as Managing Director at CrowdStrike he was responsible for building, scaling, and creating a strong market presence across India and SAARC.

To learn more about Saviynt’s Identity Cloud, please visit the website.

 Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity governance solutions, today announced that Ajay Garg has joined its company as Chief Development Officer to lead the engineering team for its Identity Cloud platform.

Garg joins Saviynt from Palo Alto Networks, where, as Vice President of Engineering, he led a global engineering team responsible for the development of AI-driven advanced security solutions for Data Security, SaaS Security, WildFire, and Internet Security. In his executive role at Saviynt, Garg will oversee all of Engineering, Quality Engineering, Infrastructure (DevOps) and SRE (site reliability) teams driving innovation and growth within Saviynt’s identity security platform offerings. 

Prior to Palo Alto Networks, Garg served as Global VP of Engineering at CyberCube Analytics, where he led the development of its industry-leading Cyber Risk Analytics platform. Previously, Garg held key engineering leadership roles at FireEye and Cisco Systems, where he drove innovation in cloud security, identity management, threat analytics, secure access, firewall security, and content security.

To learn more about Saviynt’s Identity Cloud, please visit the website.