22.06.2026

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Adrian Bachmann, Michael Roth

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Presentation

IAM, PAM, and Strong Authentication — An Independent Assessment Based on 15 Years of Practical Experience

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Abstract

What began as the simple management of directory services has evolved into a highly complex discipline: Driven by compliance and cyber risks, IAM has undergone a radical transformation. Today, IAM is a business enabler and the backbone of modern IT security architectures, in which traditional identity and access governance, privileged access management (PAM), authentication, and federation are inextricably intertwined. But technology is only the tool here. As independent consultants, we know that the true foundation for successful IAM lies in governance, well-defined processes, and the organization itself. This is especially true in the age of cloud strategies and zero-trust principles.

In this session, we’ll present an overview based on 15 years of consulting experience from over 120 projects:

  • Key insights and pitfalls from real-world experience
  • Today’s requirements for the interaction between IAM, PAM, and authentication
  • Strategic guidelines for a secure path for IAM into the cloud

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About the speakers

Adrian Bachmann
Adrian Bachmann
Partner, Managing Director
Dr. Inform. UZH, EMBA UZH, Dipl. Inform. UZH

As an experienced security expert and risk manager, I support my clients in key areas such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), authentication, federation, risk management and the internal control system (ICS). My expertise as a security architect extends across complex and heterogeneous IT landscapes, in which I develop customized security solutions. I am also involved in the Swiss Cyber Storm association, which is dedicated to promoting young talent and organizes the annual conference of the same name.

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Michael Roth
Michael Roth
Expert Security Consultant
Dipl. Inform. UZH
CISM, Project Management Professional (PMP)

I am an experienced security expert and project manager. I advise my clients from various industries primarily on the strategy, design and implementation of their Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) as well as security management. As a proven project manager, I also use my experience in the planning, implementation and introduction of security projects.

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