Schuyler Brown

Co-founder / CCO, began working with startups as one of the first employees at Cross Commerce Media. Since then, he has worked at the venture capital firms DFJ Gotham and High Peaks Venture Partners. He is also the host of Founders@Fail and author of Inc.com's "Failing Forward" column, where he interviews veteran entrepreneurs about the bumps, bruises, and reality of life in the startup trenches. His leadership philosophy: be humble enough to realize you don’t know everything and curious enough to want to learn more. He holds a B.A. and M.B.A. from Columbia University. To contact Schuyler, visit him on LinkedIn.

StrongDM has been featured in Forbes, The New Stack, VentureBeat, DevOps.com, TechCrunch, and Fortune.

Expertise

Zero Trust, Security, Secure Access Service Edge, Access, DevOps, Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Compliance, NIST, Role-Based Access Control

Education

Columbia University

Degrees & Credentials

BA & MBA

Latest blog posts from Schuyler

CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model (TL;DR Version)

In the 1990s, the TV series “The X-Files” made the phrase “Trust No One” popular. Now, with cybercrime increasing at an alarming rate, “trust no one” – or Zero Trust – is a phrase echoing through enterprises. In 2021, the average number of cyberattacks and data breaches increased by 15.1%. That same year, the U.S. government spent $8.64 billion of its $92.17 billion IT budget to combat cybercrime. It also released the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model.

SD-WAN vs. VPN: All You Need to Know

Networking decisions can be challenging, and no one wants to make a costly mistake. The information in this article will help you understand how SD-WAN and VPN compare, so you can decide which option fits your organization best. You can find a networking solution that provides your employees with a secure internet connection while meeting your business needs and budget.

What is Cloud Scalability? Examples, Benefits, and More

Cloud computing isn’t a trend, it’s how businesses grow. In 2022, most enterprises said they use cloud services, and more than half say they plan to spend even more on cloud applications and infrastructure in 2023. Cloud scalability offers flexibility at a reasonable price, making it an important business tool. In this article we’ll discuss what scalability is in cloud computing, the benefits of cloud computing scalability, and discuss ways businesses use scalability.

What is API Security? 11 Best Practices to Know

At any given moment, your network may be under attack. Are you prepared? Broken API authentication can expose your data and let hackers in. A data breach compromises an organization as well as its customers, destroying trust and losing customers. Don’t worry, though. The API security best practices in this article help you protect your network from malicious attacks.

DoD Zero Trust Strategy Explained (TL;DR Version)

On the heels of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 14028, the memo recommending Zero Trust Architecture to protect US government computers, the US Department of Defense (DoD) issued its own Department of Defense Zero Trust Strategy. Published in October 2022, the DoD Zero Trust Strategy addresses the rapid growth of cyber threats and the need for an enhanced cybersecurity framework.

CI/CD Security Explained: Securing CI/CD Pipeline with Access Automation

A continuous integration, continuous delivery pipeline—or CI/CD pipeline—is a process workflow companies use to streamline and automate software development. A CI/CD pipeline automatically builds and tests code changes to detect bugs before the new code is merged and deployed.

LDAP vs. Active Directory: Everything You Need to Know

Struggling to understand the difference between Active Directory and LDAP? Don't worry, we’ll make it simple. These are just two among many methods that can provide secure user authentication and authorization. The information in this article will help you decide if LDAP or Active Directory is right for your organization. Robust security and a seamless user experience are attainable, and you can have both!

What Is SCIM Provisioning? How It Works, Benefits, and More

In this article, we will define SCIM and cover the basics of SCIM security. You’ll learn what SCIM stands for, how SCIM provisioning works, and why SCIM SSO is essential. By the end of this article, you will have a clear understanding of what SCIM means and how auto-provisioning via SCIM streamlines cloud identity management, increases employee productivity, and reduces IT costs.

Cloud Data Protection: Challenges, Best Practices and More

Cloud data protection is an increasingly popular element in an organization’s security strategy. In this article, we’ll explore what cloud data protection is, why it’s important, and the best practices to follow when migrating to the cloud. By the end of this article, you’ll understand the benefits and challenges of adopting a data security strategy for cloud environments.

NIST 800-53 Compliance Checklist: Easy-to-Follow Guide

In this article, we’ll explore the basics of NIST 800-53 compliance and cover the complete list of NIST 800-53 control families. We’ll also provide a 5-step NIST 800-53 checklist and share some implementation tips. By the end of the article, you’ll know how organizations can use the NIST 800-53 framework to develop secure, resilient information systems and maintain regulatory compliance.

Centralized and Decentralized Identity Management Explained

In this article, we’ll define centralized identity management and explain the difference between centralized and decentralized identity management models. We’ll explore what centralized access control is, how it works, and how centralized access management handles provisioning, authentication, and authorization. By the end of the article, you’ll know how to choose between centralized account management and decentralized models to prevent cybercrime and streamline provisioning workflows.

3 Types of Access Control: IT Security Models Explained

In this article, we will look at three important types of access control in security. You’ll learn about the different types of access control, how they work, and their pros and cons. By the end of this article, you’ll understand what type of access control will work best for your organization and meet your security needs.

PIM vs. PAM Security: Understanding the Difference

Understanding the nuances of privileged access management vs privileged identity management can be challenging. Although PIM and PAM are often used interchangeably, there is an important difference between PIM and PAM that companies should know. In this article, we’ll explain PIM vs PAM and explore how they work to demonstrate the differences between them. By the end of this article, you’ll know what role PIM and PAM should play in your security strategy.

Enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

Enterprises often have thousands of users to manage, and therefore unique requirements for their enterprise identity and access management software solutions. In this article, you’ll learn what enterprise IAM is and what to expect in a successful enterprise-wide IAM software implementation. By the end of this article, you’ll know the benefits and challenges of introducing enterprise IAM solutions in your organization.

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