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RSM Strengthens Cyber Defence Platform with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud
TORONTO, ON – (November 10, 2025) – RSM today announced an enhancement to its managed security services platform, RSM Defense, through the integration of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. SailPoint, a global leader in identity security, helps address complex identity challenges with streamlined, cost-effective solutions and advanced capabilities.
Many middle-market businesses face significant challenges in adopting advanced identity security due to the specialized resources and talent required and complexity of implementing technologies from leading vendors. With this enhancement to the RSM Defense portfolio, RSM is changing that narrative—delivering a full integrated security capability as a managed service requiring minimal internal resources or oversight.
“Middle-market organizations often face steep barriers when implementing advanced identity security. By integrating SailPoint into RSM Defense, we’re removing those barriers and delivering intelligent, scalable identity solutions as a managed service,” said Omer Arshed, North American digital identity leader at RSM Canada. “This empowers our clients to limit their cyber exposure without compromising their internal teams, turning security into a strategic advantage.”
SailPoint's intelligence and governance capabilities become the central decision layer of RSM Defense's active security operations. This combination allows RSM to enforce consistent least-privilege access, automate complex security tasks and turn security from a reactive function into a proactive, strategic defence.
The expanded offering builds on a long-standing relationship between RSM and SailPoint, combining SailPoint’s intelligent identity security capabilities with RSM’s industry experience and proven managed security service delivery. The result is a more accessible path to security maturity and resilience for organizations navigating digital transformation.
“Organizations today need identity security solutions that are intelligent, adaptive and easy to manage,” said Dave Schwartz, SVP Global Partners at SailPoint. “Together, with RSM, we’re delivering the tools and insights businesses need to protect their critical assets and confidently embrace innovation.”
This solution comes at a critical time. According to the 10th annual RSM US Middle Market Business Index Special Report: Cybersecurity 2025, nearly one in five (18 per cent) middle market organizations experienced a data breach in the last year, despite 97 per cent of executives expressing confidence in their current security measures. Effective identity management remains a critical component in strengthening an organization’s overall security posture.
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