Why Identity Is the Next Battleground in Cybersecurity - Icite

In this BlackHat 2025 edition of CyberBytes, we sit down with Wes Mullins, former CTO of DeepWatch and now the founder & CEO of Icite, for a raw conversation on the future of identity security. Wes shares how his journey from the Marine Corps to cybersecurity leadership shaped his approach to building a startup from the ground up.We dive into why legacy security tools are falling short, how identity has become the hidden bottleneck in modern SOCs, and what it really takes to build a product that cuts through the noise. From insider threats to the slow pace of enterprise adoption, this episode is packed with insights for founders, defenders, and anyone trying to stay ahead of the curve in a cloud-first, AI-driven world.If you're curious about the next wave of identity innovation, and the gritty reality of startup life, this one's for you.Wes's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesmullins/Icite - https://www.linkedin.com/company/icite/Ben's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gascoigne-aa973317b/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/