David has worked in identity and security for more than 20 years, with technologies including Unix, Linux, IBM, Novell, and many others. This wide range of experience helps him design and implement great solutions on behalf of our clients. He’s responsible for developing identity, security, Microsoft 365, and other cloud service solutions. All the while making sure that our clients understand the current trends around technology. He’s a regular presenter at Kocho’s events, presenting to large and small audiences, turning technobabble into something resembling English.
Building a stronger business starts with identity. It underpins how work gets done, how risk is contained, and how trust is maintained. Today, most breaches begin with access, not infrastructure. And AI is accelerating the pace of decision‑making inside organisations.
When people, systems, and autonomous agents can all take action, identity becomes the resilience layer. It defines who and what can act, limits impact when things go wrong, and keeps the business running.
In this session, we’ll explain why identity now sits at the foundation of resilience, growth, and AI‑ready security - and what leaders should focus on first.