AWS vs. GCP IAM Architecture & The Future of Security in 2026 | ft. Senior Security Engineer (CISSP) - Sneha Malshetti

<p>This episode is a masterclass in modern cloud architecture and the fast-evolving world of AI security. In episode 103, we sat down with a Senior Security Engineer (CISSP) to break down the architectural nuances of AWS vs. GCP IAM and how security roles are evolving in 2026. From mastering cross-account access to defining data perimeters for AI training models, this episode is a deep dive into the technical and strategic layers of cloud-native security.</p><p><br></p><p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_OCpI8LJb4</p><p>Transcript: https://www.scaletozero.com/episodes/aws-vs-gcp-iam-architecture-the-future-of-security-in-2026-with-sneha-malshetti-cissp/</p><p>Sneha Malshetti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneha-malshetti/</p><p>Fearless Organization: https://www.amazon.in/Fearless-Organization-Psychological-Workplace-Innovation/dp/1119477247TLS</p><p>Handshake Deep Dive and decryption with Wireshark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25_ftpJ-2ME</p><p>Cloudanix: https://cloudanix.com/</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>04:30 Architectural differences between AWS and GCP IAM</p><p>08:40 Best practices to approach IAM in AWS and GCP</p><p>11:00 Achieving centralized identity federation for a consistent user experience</p><p>13:45 Manage cross-account access securely in AWS vs GCP</p><p>14:40 Balancing RBAC for large organizations</p><p>18:00 Automation and Auditing recommendations for IAM</p><p>21:42 Managing access for large organizations</p><p>23:55 Monitoring Privileged Access</p><p>27:20 Balancing Security and Speed</p><p>30:19 Data Perimeter boundaries and their importance</p><p>34:20 How have security functions transformed in the AI world?</p><p>36:55 Will AI replace Humans?</p><p>38:15 Managing sensitive data used to train AI models</p><p>42:42 Security Trends in 2026</p><p>45:48 Summary</p><p>46:48 Learning Recommendation</p>