The Identity–Data Disconnect: Why Data-Centric Security Fails (and What to Do About It)

The security industry has gone all-in on data. Discover it, classify it, protect it.

But data doesn’t get breached on its own.

Most breaches are driven by identities and permissions—yet most security strategies fail to connect identity and data in a meaningful way. The result is a dangerous gap we call the Identity–Data Disconnect, where risk exists but remains invisible.

In this session, we’ll break down why data-centric security models fall short, and show you how to take a more effective, access-first approach to reducing risk.

You’ll learn:

• What the Identity–Data Disconnect is and why it matters
• Why data-centric security approaches fail in real-world environments
• How to connect identity, permissions, and data to expose hidden risk
• A practical five-step framework to reduce risk across your environment

If you’re relying on separate tools for identity and data security, this session will challenge how you think about risk—and show you a better way forward.