Kannan Periyasamy | IAM Engineering and Governance Lead
Commercial Bank of Qatar

Kannan Periyasamy, IAM Engineering and Governance Lead, Commercial Bank of Qatar

Kannan Periyasamy is an experienced IAM (Identity and Access Management) professional currently serving as the Engineering and Governance Lead at Commercial Bank of Qatar. With a strong background in cybersecurity and a proven track record in implementing secure identity solutions, Kannan is dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of data protection and trust within organizations.

Throughout his career, Kannan has demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing IAM frameworks, access controls, and governance processes to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate security risks. He is well-versed in industry best practices and regulatory requirements, enabling him to develop robust strategies that align with business objectives while maintaining compliance standards.

Kannan is a proactive leader who excels in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful IAM initiatives that enhance security posture and streamline access management processes.

Appearances:



Identity Week Europe 2026 Day 1 @ 13:50

Panel: AI and cybersecurity

  • Showcase how AI-powered behavioral biometrics can guard against cyber threats 
  • Explore how AI is moving beyond the one-time authentication event to a model of continuous, ambient trust. 
  • Consider the new challenge of securing the identity of non-human entities, like AI agents and machine identities, which require their own robust and verifiable credentials to operate securely. 
last published: 22/May/26 13:45 GMT

back to speakers

GET INVOLVED AT IDENTITY WEEK

 

 

TO SPONSOR


Janine Bill

j.bill@sciencemediapartners.com

 

 

TO SPEAK


Matty Shafran
m.shafran@sciencemediapartners.com

 

 

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES


Rob Arrenberg r.arrenberg@sciencemediapartners.com