EP 14 – Beyond secrets: Securing the future of machine identity

In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner sits down with Matt Barker, CyberArk’s VP and Global Head of Workload Identity Architecture, for a deep dive into the exploding world of machine identities and the urgent need to rethink how to secure them. From his journey co-founding Jetstack and creating Cert Manager to leading CyberArk’s efforts in workload identity, Matt shares insights on why secrets-based security is no longer sustainable—and how open standards like SPIFFE are reshaping the future of cloud-native and AI-driven environments.

Discover how machine identities now outnumber humans 80 to 1, why leaked secrets are a “hacker’s buffet,” and how workload identity is becoming a cornerstone of Zero Trust architecture. Whether you’re a CISO, platform engineer, or just curious about the next frontier in cybersecurity, this episode offers actionable advice and a compelling vision for securing the age of AI agents.