Mission-critical organizations depend on secure, reliable access to information, but stronger security methods often introduces access friction for frontline workers. Public safety agencies are experiencing that tension firsthand as they work to meet evolving CJIS compliance requirements. In this episode of Access Point, guest host Nick Stohlman, VP of CJIS Program Strategy at Imprivata fills in for Joel alongside co-host Chip Hughes for a discussion with Jacqueline Ray, Director of Cybersecurity at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. Drawing on both Hamilton County's real-world experience and new survey data from public safety professionals nationwide, they explore practical lessons for improving security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Interested in learning more? Join our upcoming webinar, "Moving from Audit Prep to Everyday Readiness: A Practical Look at CJIS," for practical guidance on preparing for the October 1, 2027 CJIS deadline. Register here: https://www.police1.com/cybersecurity/webinar-moving-from-audit-prep-to-everyday-readiness-a-practical-look-at-cjis
In today’s fast-paced environments, frontline workers depend on mobile devices to access critical systems, information, and workflows in real time. But without seamless and secure authentication, those same tools can introduce friction, risk, and inefficiency. In this episode of Access Point, James Poulton from Zebra Technologies explores why digital identity is foundational to enabling fast, secure access on shared and mobile devices—without disrupting the flow of work. He also shares his perspective on why integration between devices and identity platforms is helping organizations improve productivity, strengthen security, and support better outcomes across mission-critical industries.
As organizations deploy autonomous AI agents at scale, identity is rapidly evolving beyond human users. So, too, are the risks. In this episode of Access Point, Preston Broderick from the Imprivata R&D team explores the need for modern identity, governance, and monitoring frameworks that can keep pace with agentic AI. The conversation highlights new, innovative approaches to help organizations securely operationalize AI—balancing innovation with control, visibility, and trust.
Healthcare is entering a new era of identity—one that extends far beyond clinicians logging into workstations. In this episode of Access Point, Joel Vengco, SVP & Chief Information & Digital Officer at Hartford HealthCare, joins us to explore the current challenges healthcare organizations face—from password fatigue and clinician workflow disruption to rising cyber threats and constrained budgets—and how these pressures are reshaping access strategies. Joel shares a forward-looking perspective on passwordless authentication, risk-based access, and the growing role of analytics in understanding and securing identity behavior.