# A security alliance shaping the future of connected infrastructure

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/a-security-alliance-shaping-the-future-of-connected-infrastructure/4121216845
- Published: 2025-09-19T13:23:00+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

Device Authority’s KeyScaler platform has built its reputation on automating device
identity at scale. Rather than relying on manual oversight, the system creates, 
rotates and retires digital identities across vast fleets of connected assets. For
investors, the attraction is clear: this reduces exposure to breaches that often
trace back to unmanaged or outdated credentials. But automation alone is only part
of the equation. To be effective, these capabilities must be embedded into complex
corporate ecosystems, which is where Optiv’s advisory strength comes into play.

The shift toward Zero Trust frameworks has sharpened the spotlight on machine identities.
Unlike perimeter-based security, Zero Trust requires constant validation of every
entity on the network. Device Authority’s identity-first approach fits directly 
into this narrative, while Optiv brings the experience needed to operationalise 
it for clients that span critical sectors such as energy, healthcare and manufacturing.
The synergy points to a model where cyber defences are not bolted on as an afterthought
but are woven into the operational fabric from the outset.

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exciting, high growth IoT innovators in Europe. They provide support and create 
a genuinely collaborative environment for talented, well-motivated teams. _

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