Tom is currently CEO and Principal at IAM Experts, LLC which is a boutique cyber security startup focused on helping international clients with IAM design, strategic advisory, and execution. One of Tom’s current client’s is Okta where he is currently helping to build out their GTM strategy specific to the FS vertical. Before IAM Experts, he held numerous executive leadership positions in cyber security – most recently as the former Global Head of IAM at Navy Federal Credit Union where he was responsible for design, development, and execution of build/buy solutions supporting both internal personnel (WIAM) and NFCU’s 12MM+ customers (CIAM), representing the world’s largest credit union.

As a recognized Subject Matter Expert in IAM and winner of the 2021 IAM Evangelist of the Year award, Tom spends a lot of his time giving back to the industry through board representations, speaking engagements, and contributing to research papers.  His passion for the space is unparalleled and he enjoys staying current with emerging technologies such as non-phishable passwordless security, SCA/Open Banking, DynAuthZ, AI, ML, and private blockchains.

Prior to IAM Experts and NFCU, Tom held similar Managing Director / Executive IT roles at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BNYMellon, Wells Fargo, Ally Financial, Synchrony Financial, and Brown Brothers Harriman. Mr. Malta is also a Board Member of the Identity Defined Security Alliance, a strategic advisor to Strata, Hypr, and ObserveID, as well as an active participant of various IAM Customer Advisory Board’s.  He is also a distinguished fellow of the Ponemon Institute.  

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