Identient Emerges from Stealth, Launches Chief Identity Officer as-a-Service to Transform IAM Governance and Elevate Business Performance
Identient announces emerging from stealth mode with the launch of its Chief Identity Officer as-a-Service offering. This groundbreaking service offers strategic IAM leadership to close governance gaps, strengthen cybersecurity, and drive impactful business performance.
**For Immediate Release**
Bremerton, Washington –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Identient, a next-generation identity and access management (IAM) consulting firm, today announced its official launch out of stealth mode, unveiling its innovative Chief Identity Officer (CIdO) as-a-Service. In an era where identity security is paramount and data breaches are increasingly common, Identient aims to redefine how organizations manage and mature their IAM programs. Created by industry expert Steve Tout, Identient was built on the idea that IAM success is not simply about products—it’s about strategic leadership, governance, and a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates cybersecurity with business performance.
IAM is no longer just about deploying technology; it’s about aligning IAM strategies with business goals to drive impactful outcomes. Steve Tout founded Identient after seeing a gap in the industry: businesses were over-reliant on technology products while underestimating the importance of strategy, governance, and expertise in shaping effective IAM practices. In today’s interconnected world, organizations need more than just tools; they need the right skills and mindset to address growing complexities in identity security.
The traditional approach to IAM consulting, which focuses on product implementation, has evolved. Today, success requires next-gen skills like strategy, data science, AI & ML, business acumen, compliance expertise, and a deep understanding of leadership and change management. Identient’s services are designed to provide these capabilities, positioning clients for long-term success and resilience.
The Real Problem: Lapses in Governance, Not Products
Data breaches consistently reveal that security failures are often not the result of zero-day exploits or sophisticated technical vulnerabilities. Instead, they expose a deeper issue: a lack of operational maturity and governance. “It’s rarely about the technology failing,” says Steve Tout, founder of Identient. “It’s more about weak processes, a lack of accountability, and IAM being treated as an afterthought rather than a core part of business operations.”
Identient helps organizations address these gaps by improving governance frameworks, enhancing security processes, and maturing IAM operating models. With a mature IAM strategy, companies are better positioned to mitigate risks, increase security performance, and avoid the costly fallout of data breaches.
“IAM is far too important to be the fourth or fifth priority on the CIO or CISO’s list,” said Steve Tout, founder of Identient. “With our Chief Identity Officer as-a-Service, we’re helping organizations move away from stop-gap measures like using GenAI as a substitute for leadership. Instead, we guide them to proactively elevate business performance by aligning IAM strategies with broader business goals. Effective IAM governance is essential to reducing risk and unlocking growth opportunities.”
About Steve Tout
Steve Tout, a leading voice in IAM and cybersecurity, brings over two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government agencies. His deep expertise in identity security, coupled with his leadership roles in IAM transformation, has made him one of the most respected advisors in the field. Steve’s qualifications include leading multi-million-dollar security programs and advising businesses on strategic IAM modernization.
About Identient
Identient is poised to disrupt the market by offering solutions that go beyond technology—emphasizing strategic, holistic IAM practices that prioritize governance, operational maturity, and leadership. As organizations face growing cybersecurity challenges, Identient is uniquely positioned to deliver strategic IAM leadership through its Chief Identity Officer as-a-Service, ensuring clients not only improve their security posture but also achieve long-term business success.
For more information, visit Identient.com.
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