Letta Kalamaras is a journalist covering Economic and Business News for the newspaper "Naftemporiki", the website naftemporiki.gr, and the television channel Naftemporiki TV. She holds a Master’s Degree from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Global Journalism, with a thesis in Investigative Journalism. She has worked for the weekly newspapers Ependytis, O Kosmos tou Ependyti, Real News, Metochos, and the financial news website euro2day. For 12 years, she was Editor-in-Chief of the magazine published by the Federation of Hellenic Information Technology and Communications Enterprises (SEPE), titled "SEPE News", and was one of the pioneers behind the online edition sepe.gr. She has also worked for the GBC subscription TV channel, hosting a one-hour program focused on Technology, IT, and Telecommunications, as well as for the SBC channel, presenting a daily live one-hour political and economic show. She is the creator of two blogs featuring content on both international and domestic economic and political affairs. She speaks English and German.
Monday 3
15.00 - 15.40
Beyond Compliance: How IAM Protects Financial Institutions
Grande Bretagne Hotel, Ballroom
In the financial sector, where trust and security are paramount, an effective Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy is the bedrock of a robust security posture. It's crucial for verifying every individual who accesses, for example bank systems, from employees to third-party partners. By strictly adhering to the principle of least privilege, we have to ensure that each person only has access to the applications and data essential for their role, which drastically reduces the risk of internal fraud and data breaches. Continuous monitoring and auditing of all access to financial systems are also non-negotiable, as this allows you to quickly detect and investigate suspicious activity. Ultimately, a strong IAM program is your first line of defence against cyber threats, helping you maintain regulatory compliance and build unwavering trust with your customers.