E22: Identity & Access Management Best Practices, with Stuart Powell, Government of Jersey's CISO

In this episode of the GRC & Cyber Security Podcast, Stuart Powell, Chief Information Security Officer at the Government of Jersey, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, for a practical and honest conversation about the realities of modern security leadership.

With cyber threats evolving faster than ever, organisations are under increasing pressure to mature their Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities while also navigating the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Stuart brings frontline experience from the public sector, sharing what’s working, where organisations struggle most, and how security teams can make meaningful progress.

Across 30 minutes, Stuart and Matthew discuss:

Why IAM maturity is foundational to modern cyber resilience
Practical steps every organisation can take to improve IAM processes
The biggest challenges security leaders face, from resourcing to legacy systems
How AI is reshaping risk, compliance, and the future of information security
What skills define a great security professional in 2023 and beyond
The priorities of a CISO leading a government-scale security programme

Packed with actionable advice and grounded insights, this episode is ideal for CISOs, security leaders, IT managers, and GRC professionals looking to strengthen their security posture and understand how emerging technologies are redefining risk.

Hosted by: Mathew Davies Chief Product Officer - Surecloud

Guest: Stuart Powell Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)