FEATURE
AI-POWERED IDENTITY SECURITY OPENS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANNEL PARTNERS IN GCC
As AI reshapes the threat landscape, identity security is becoming a critical control layer for protecting users, systems and data across increasingly automated environments. Mahmoud Ahmed, Regional Sales Director at Okta, tells us how AI-powered identity governance, threat detection and protection for both human and non-human identities are creating new opportunities for channel partners to deliver managed security services and support the Gulf’ s Digital Transformation ambitions.
How is Okta embedding AI into its identity platform, and what tangible benefits can regional channel partners take to market today?
When people hear‘ AI in security’ they often expect something abstract. With identity, it’ s actually very practical. Okta is using AI to help customers spot risky access sooner, reduce manual investigation and tighten governance without slowing the business down.
For partners in the region, the‘ go to market’ story is simple: you can package this into outcomes customers care about right now – fewer account takeovers, faster incident
Mahmoud Ahmed, Regional Sales Director at Okta www. intelligentcio. com
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