As a result, he has emerged as one of the most influential cybersecurity leaders in the country. He has more than 12 years of experience. His initiatives have been key in guiding organizations to better security practices during increasingly challenging times of growing cyber threats. He brings deep experience in three very important areas. These are things like Privileged Access Management (PAM), Security Service Edge (SSE), Identity Governance.
Expertise in Privileged Access Management
Richard Hosgood’s expertise in Privileged Access Management is one of the guiding features of his career. PAM is all about ensuring that only authorized users get access to the most sensitive data and critical systems—and nothing else. This is more important than ever considering the growing risk posed by insider threats and external attacks that are now focusing on privileged accounts.
Hosgood has worked with many different public agencies and non-profits to adopt PAM solutions that protect their public funds. For each organization, he delivers customized approaches that work best for their unique needs and goals. His multi-faceted approach consists of analyzing current security architectures and determining their weaknesses that can be used against us by bad actors. The outcome is a secured digital space where confidential data is always kept safe.
Additionally, his extensive use of Safeguard, the number one PAM solution, strongly qualifies him to guide organizations on best practices. He leverages this knowledge to help teams deploy effective PAM strategies that mitigate risks while facilitating seamless access for authorized personnel.
A Trusted Advisor in Cybersecurity
As one of his trusted advisors, Richard Hosgood is helping organizations navigate the new realities of cybersecurity. His extensive knowledge of emerging technologies and trends makes him a tremendous asset in offering practical recommendations to improve security posture holistically.
No wonder organizations turn to Hosgood when they want to establish strong, secure enterprise architectures. In particular, he emphasizes that organizations need to thread security into their very fabric. Approaching it as an afterthought just won’t cut it. By taking a step beyond the reactive, organizations can more effectively predict and defend against the potential for these threats.
In addition, his dedication to raising awareness among all stakeholders about various security threats helps create a more security-minded culture both internally and externally. That’s why he runs artist workshops and artist-in-the-schools training. These programs equip your staff with the information needed to understand cybersecurity best practices, which can mitigate human error, often the leading cause of breaches.
The Landscape of Cybersecurity Today
The world of cybersecurity is always changing, as new technologies and threats are both developing faster than ever before. Richard Hosgood is at the helm of this evolution. Along with supporting the product teams, Mark keeps a watchful eye on evolving trends in Security Service Edge and Identity Governance.
Security Service Edge (SSE) is shorthand for the merging of network security and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) capabilities. Hosgood highlights the importance of SSE solutions in making the transition to hybrid work environments safe and secure. Employees require secure, seamless access to cloud-based applications no matter where they are working. His expertise allows companies to implement technological advancements while still exercising strict security protocols and providing needed adaptability in operations.
Federal identity management compliance and regulatory requirements Identity Governance helps organizations comply with regulatory requirements for protecting sensitive information. Hosgood’s experience equips organizations to balance user identity access needs with security requirements. This limits access to sensitive information strictly to authorized employees who need the data to perform their job functions. This holistic view of identity management is key to upholding compliance with demanding regulatory standards while protecting themselves against costly data breaches.