The decision to accept a new role and to join a new company is not one to take lightly, and I’m excited to share with you today some of the reasons I joined Zilla Security.
There were a few primary drivers that informed my path to Zilla: the significance of identity security in today’s threat landscape, my desire to join a customer-centric company, the appeal of a collaborative culture, the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the identity field, and my excitement to help Zilla’s customers as they navigate the increasingly complex worlds of identity security and compliance.
As I have continued the new employee onboarding process, I remain excited about the decision and about the opportunity ahead – both for myself and for Zilla’s customers as we are on the mission to mitigate the pain of legacy IGA for our stakeholders.
Modern IGA is the Way Forward
Given the ever-present headlines around cyber attacks, downtime of critical systems, and other digital-infrastructure driven disruptions to our society, I knew that security was an important and impactful space, and one that I wanted to pursue professionally as my next venture in the technology industry. What I quickly learned from Zilla’s leadership team was that identity security is a crucial foundation for an organization’s overall security posture. It’s not just about providing or securing access, but about making sure that access is limited to the right people (least privilege access) and monitored regularly. In a world where employees need access to new apps every day (including legacy, on-prem, and homegrown apps), the process of determining the right access per user and getting central visibility into that access for compliance purposes, is increasingly difficult. I was immediately drawn by Zilla’s API integrations that make it quick and easy to work with the multitude of apps that employees need to be productive. Joining Zilla, a leader in the Modern IGA space, allows me to contribute to the mission of helping global organizations securely and efficiently manage identity.
Customers Love Zilla’s Modern IGA Solution
One of the most compelling reasons I joined Zilla is the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our customers. Zilla’s solutions are designed with the user in mind every step of the way. Who has time to waste on lengthy implementations, spreadsheets, and manual processes involved in running a user access review? Zilla’s customers love the quick time-to-value and usability of the solution. Unlike other legacy IGA solutions, Zilla offers easy integrations and regular syncs to ensure always-on tracking and monitoring. I was thrilled to learn that customers were not only choosing Zilla for its technical capabilities, but also for its commitment to customer satisfaction. Zilla’s commitment to customer happiness was a welcome breath of fresh air in my first days as a new employee!
Zilla has a Collaborative, People-first Culture
Call me crazy, but I love talking to engineers, product leaders, sellers, executives, and colleagues in general. In person. While globally-dispersed and remote-when-needed teams are a part of Zilla’s operating culture (as they are for many tech companies), Zilla also has a vibrant in-office culture. From the moment I stepped into the Zilla office, the collaborative energy was palpable. I have seen firsthand how easy it is to huddle over a bug fix or get quick feedback on the usability of a new feature. The chance to brainstorm, problem-solve, and create solutions with my colleagues face-to-face enriches our work culture and accelerates our ability to deliver top-tier solutions (And, my colleague Jason makes a tasty espresso).
Zilla is led by IGA Experts
Another significant factor in my decision to join Zilla is the opportunity to work with industry experts like our co-founders, Deepak Taneja and Nitin Sonawane. Their experience, leadership, and vision in the identity and security spaces is unparalleled. It was evident from my very first conversations with Deepak and Nitin that they have a deep understanding of the IGA market and a strong perspective on what customers need from their IGA vendor. Their leadership and impact has shaped the identity governance space today, and I’m confident in their vision of what Modern IGA needs to provide and accomplish in the coming years. Furthermore, the broader leadership team has a breadth of experience across the industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge that will fuel my professional growth in addition to powering innovation and success for Zilla.
Zilla’s Modern IGA Solution Lives up to its Promise
I have worked in the technology industry long enough to know not to take a promise at face value, and Zilla’s claim to be a simple, easy to navigate solution was no exception. Surely, there must be hidden complexities and hard-to-configure settings. Once I started exploring Zilla, I saw exactly how easy they are making it to run access reviews, configure identity security policies, and enable self-service access for users (it was so refreshing to NOT have to bother my manager to get access to the apps I needed during those first few days!). I am confident from firsthand experience that Zilla is committed to simplifying the complexities of identity governance, and it’s with this rewarding knowledge that I share my eagerness to continue my journey at Zilla.
Conclusion
Joining Zilla was a decision driven by their relevance in the IGA industry, their commitment to customer satisfaction, the collaborative work culture, the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, and the chance to work with a solution that touts simplicity as a key value proposition. Identity security should not have to be a painful, time-consuming, and broken process. Zilla’s modern take on IGA is making waves in the industry, and I am excited to partner with our customers and internal teams to further Zilla’s mission to make it easier for customers to deploy and manage the IGA solutions they need to run a secure and resilient business.
If you’re looking for a modern IGA solution that offers quick deployment, ease of use, and expert-driven innovation, please contact Zilla today to learn more about how we can help.
