Zero Trust in the Cloud: Strengthening Access Across Hybrid Environments

As cloud environments grow more complex, one thing is clear—traditional access controls are no longer enough. In our expert-led webinar, Brian Keshwah, a seasoned information and cybersecurity governance leader, discussed the critical challenges of streamlining access in hybrid cloud infrastructures. He highlighted how adopting Zero Trust principles can strengthen identity verification, limit user permissions to only what’s necessary, and mitigate potential security threats. Brian also shared practical strategies for protecting sensitive data and establishing a strong, adaptable security posture using Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Brian Keshwah has over 27 years of experience in IT and information security across the financial and professional services industries. In his 10 years at a Big Four firm and over 18 years in banking and financial services, he has led initiatives in IT and information security across assurance, advisory, implementation, and project management. He holds an Executive MBA, a B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Systems and Management, and certifications including CCISO, CISM, CISA, and CRISC (ISACA). Currently, Brian plays a key role at Republic Financial Holdings Limited Group, where he leads information and cybersecurity governance and advisory practices across the Group’s operations. The Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE)—a comprehensive multi-cloud training program designed by industry experts—delivers a balanced mix of vendor-neutral knowledge and platform-specific training across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), aligning with the latest security tools and techniques. Through real-world labs and performance-based instruction, CCSE enables professionals to build, manage, and secure cloud environments confidently. This unique approach ensures a well-rounded, unbiased understanding of cloud security in today’s dynamic, multi-cloud landscape. Register for our upcoming webinars: https://www.eccouncil.org/cybersecurity-exchange/cyber-talks/ 0:03 Webinar Overview 0:26 Introducing Our Keynote Speaker 1:15 Speaker's Presentation 47:58 Introduction to EC Council C|TIA Program 49:51 Engaging Q&A Session 1:02:27 Thank You Message #ECCouncil #CCSE #CloudSecurity #CloudComputing #HybridCloud #ZTNA #AccessManagement #DataProtection #InformationSecurity