Securing Access in the Age of AI Adversaries
Project and Program:
Service Delivery,
Security and Compliance
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Proceedings,
2026,
SHARE Pittsburgh 2026
Identity is now the primary attack surface. Adversaries no longer need to break in – they log in. Modern intrusions operate through valid credentials, legitimate access paths, and trusted identity flows. Regulatory mandates – including DORA, PCI DSS, and NYDFS – reflect this reality, requiring organizations to demonstrate MFA, advanced monitoring, and auditable access controls across all critical systems. Yet many mainframe environments still rely on host access practices that weren't built for today's threat landscape and remain disconnected from enterprise IAM frameworks. AI-driven attacks are accelerating the risk further. MFA isn't optional anymore; it's the critical first barrier between adversaries and your most sensitive systems. In this session, Rocket Software security expert Barbara Ballard will explore how to: - Identify and close weaknesses in current user access controls - Reduce exposure to both traditional and AI-powered identity threats - Extend modern IAM capabilities – including MFA, centralized governance, and enhanced monitoring – to the green screen and host access environments Attendees will leave with a clear, actionable approach to building a security posture that's consistent across the enterprise, not just where it's convenient. In this session, Rocket Software security expert Barbara Ballard explores how to identify and remediate weaknesses in current user access controls, streamline authentication and support processes to enhance both security and productivity, and leverage modern IAM tools for improved visibility and control across hybrid environments, including the mainframe.
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