Director of Zero Trust and Identity Services at Stratascale
Rob has over 30 years of information technology experience working with Fortune 500, Global 1000, and government organizations focusing on information/cyber security to establish and run successful security programs.
His broad background has allowed him to excel in a variety of roles, including individual contributor, SME, manager, and director. Rob has practical experience in cloud environments, containerization, DevSecOps, networking, Windows/Linux-UNIX/Mainframe system administration, database administration, business continuity planning, managing support and operations groups, as well as strategic and tactical planning. His broad, hands-on experience in various IT specializations provides a superior foundation for my security expertise.
By Rob Forbes
Agentic AI & The Urgency Trap: Why Explainability and Governance Must Come First
Aug 14, 2025
Learn how explainability, governance, and auditability in agentic AI systems help ensure safe, ethical, and accountable deployment while keeping innovation on track.
Zero Trust Security Architecture: Replacing the Old Perimeter Model
Jul 24, 2025
Discover how replacing perimeter defenses with a canal-based Zero Trust model gives you granular control over every access request while strengthening security through continuous verification and microperimeters.
KISS Your Zero Trust Woes Goodbye
Mar 12, 2025
Learn how applying the KISS principle—Keep It Simple, Straightforward—to Zero Trust implementation can streamline processes, secure critical assets, and strengthen your organization's security posture.