Cynthia Akiotu
Data Scientist & Cybersecurity Advocate focused on making Azure security simple.
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Cynthia Akiotu is a Data Scientist and Cybersecurity Advocate focused on making Azure security simple. She is a Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate and Information Security Administrator Associate, with deep experience in cloud security, data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. Cynthia has worked across banking, healthcare, and government sectors helping teams build secure, scalable systems without slowing innovation. Whether she’s enabling Privileged Access Management (PIM), designing governance models, or guiding insider risk strategies, her mission is clear: simplify security and make it practical. She is passionate about turning complex technical topics into human-friendly stories and empowering professionals to take meaningful steps toward safer cloud environments. Outside of speaking, Cynthia shares insights on Microsoft Entra, Purview, AI, and digital transformation through her blog, LinkedIn, and global tech communities. She also champions digital safety for children online as Cyberhero Coach Cynthia.
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Behind Every Breach: The Power and Peril of Privileged Access in Microsoft 365
In a cloud-first world, privileged access can either protect your environment or expose it to serious risk. Every admin role — from SharePoint to Exchange introduces potential entry points attackers or insiders can exploit if not properly managed.
In this session, we’ll explore real-world access governance failures and demonstrate how Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) empowers Microsoft 365 admins to implement just-in-time access and time-bound approvals reducing insider risk without disrupting productivity.
you will walk away with: A live demo, Simple governance strategies and Actionable takeaways — even if you’re not a full-time security pro Let’s turn privileged access into strength and not a silent threat.
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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