Cynthia Akiotu
Data Scientist & Cybersecurity Advocate focused on making Azure security simple.
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Cynthia is a Data Scientist & Cybersecurity Advocate focused on making Azure security simple.
Cynthia Akiotu is a Data Scientist and Cybersecurity Specialist with deep experience in cloud security, data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. With a strong background in securing digital environments across sectors, she helps organizations unlock the power of Microsoft Azure while keeping their most privileged access under control.
As a Microsoft certified Identity and access administrator, Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist. Cynthia has worked across banking, health, and government sectors — helping teams build secure, scalable systems without slowing innovation.
She’s passionate about simplifying complex security concepts and empowering professionals to take practical steps toward safer cloud environments. Whether she’s designing access governance models or mentoring tech talent, Cynthia brings clarity, strategy, and energy to every conversation.
When she’s not speaking , she shares insights on cloud security, AI, and digital transformation through her blog, social channels, and global tech communities.
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Guardians of Access: Examining Privileged Identity Management (PIM) in Microsoft Entra ID
In today’s hybrid workplace, controlling who has access to what — and when — is more critical than ever. Join this session to discover how Microsoft Entra ID’s Privileged Identity Management (PIM) can be your secret weapon in locking down elevated access without slowing anyone down. From just-in-time role activation to approval workflows and audit-ready reporting, we’ll walk through how PIM empowers organizations to reduce risk, enforce Zero Trust, and stay compliant. Whether you’re managing a team of admins or just trying to rein in permissions chaos, this session will give you practical strategies to bring your privileged access under control.
Designing Secure Access: Identity Governance for a Zero Trust World
In a Zero Trust world, assumptions are a liability especially when it comes to access. Roles shift, users change, and guest accounts linger far longer than intended. Without strong identity governance, excessive access becomes the norm, not the exception.
This session is a deep dive into rethinking access in Microsoft Entra using Access Reviews and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). You will learn how to move beyond static roles and outdated permissions, and toward an access model that’ is dynamic, auditable, and aligned with least privilege.
I will cover practical strategies to reduce standing access, clean up identity sprawl, and empower teams without sacrificing control. Whether you are starting your Zero Trust journey or tightening your governance posture, this session offers the blueprint to build identity systems that don’t guess but verify.
Controlling the Controllers: Mastering Privileged Access in Azure
In any cloud environment, privileged accounts are among the most powerful — and most sought after by attackers. Whether exploited early or later in an attack chain, compromised elevated access can lead to devastating consequences.
This session walks you through how to regain control over privileged roles in Microsoft Azure by applying Zero Trust principles and leveraging tools like Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Just-in-Time access, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). You’ll learn how to design secure access strategies, monitor activity, enforce governance, and reduce risk without slowing down your teams.
Cynthia Akiotu
Data Scientist & Cybersecurity Advocate focused on making Azure security simple.
Manchester, United Kingdom
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