Building a global identity security program
Built the identity management platform, program, and global team following the company’s separation from Johnson Controls.
The New Perimeter
Identity is the new
security perimeter for the fragmented IT datacenter
John Hawley wrote that in 2012, and it holds true in 2026. Enterprise IT is locked-in to The Cloud. And Identity is key.
Architecture · Strategy · Advisory
Our services
Architecture, delivery and advice for your identity security journey.
Identity Security Architecture
A robust Identity Security Architecture includes Directory Management, Strong Authentication, Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management, Vendor Identity Management, Customer Identity Management and more. Each of these services must work together, not in silos, but in a seamless ecosystem.
Project, Program and Portfolio Management
Identity Security is a journey. It cannot be achieved with a single tool or in a single project or deployment. To get there, you need a coherent strategy and roadmap broken into actionable plans.
Advisory
The best solutions are the ones that address the core problem. Whether it’s a failed audit, a newly discovered vulnerability, or even a breach, The New Perimeter can help you identify problems, objectives and solutions.
Experience
Built from real experience.
Steve Mai brings nearly 30 years of enterprise IT experience across identity security, infrastructure modernization, and cloud transformation.
Establishing privileged access management
Created the company’s Privileged Access Management program and led infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives.
From strategy through operations
Experience spanning architecture, program delivery, operations, speaking, and industry discussions.
Insights
A wider view of the perimeter.
The first Insight, “Expanding the PAM Perimeter to Secure Agentic AI,” is being prepared for publication.
Explore Insights ↗Giving Back
Supporting the mission.
Habitat for Humanity Ozaukee ↗
Providing Microsoft O365 security assessment, administration and support to help support and secure the mission of the organization.
Grace Lutheran Church ↗
Grafton, WI
Providing a wide range of technology support including O365 Administration and Support, Device Management and Support, Networking, and Technology Budgeting and Roadmapping.
Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County ↗
Effective communication is key to the success of organizations, projects and people. Steve leverages his passion and background for language and communication to provide one-on-one tutoring for adults looking to improve their literacy skills and accomplish individualized goals.
Contact
Let’s start a conversation.
Discuss an opportunity or an identity security challenge.
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