Identity at the Center

In this engaging episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with special guest Joni Brennan, President at the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC). They dive deep into the intricacies of digital wallets, the evolving landscape of digital identity, and the importance of choice and trust in identity solutions. Joni shares her insights from the European Identity & Cloud Conference (EIC) and discusses the significance of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework in de-risking digital identity adoption.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of standardizing digital wallets, the role of certification in building trust, and the importance of user choice in identity solutions. Joni also provides a fascinating look into her career journey and the evolution of identity standards from the days of the Liberty Alliance to the present.

The episode wraps up with a fun discussion on underrated music acts, highlighting the hosts' and guest's diverse musical tastes.

Connect with Joni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibrennan

Learn more about the Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC): https://diacc.ca/

Pan-Canadian Trust Framework: https://diacc.ca/trust-framework/

Digital Identity Perspectives Research: https://diacc.ca/2023/04/20/canadians-continue-to-demand-transparency-and-control-over-personal-data/

Our Public Trust Forum Report: https://diacc.ca/2023/10/31/securing-canadas-digital-prosperity-building-trust-in-verification-and-credentials-is-a-shared-imperative/

DIACC's Trust Talks & Digital Dives podcast: https://diacc.ca/podcasts/

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Digital Identity, Authentication, Authorization, Digital Wallets, Identity Management, Iam, Saml, Federation, Digital Trust, Verifiable Credentials, Identity Verification, Identity Proofing, Digital Economy, Risk Management, Trust Framework, Podcast, Identity Standards, Ai In Identity, Identity Ecosystem, Privacy And Security

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim return from Identiverse 2024 and share their experiences from the conference held in Las Vegas. They discuss notable moments, including unique conference swag and memorable interactions. Special guest Adam Michael, CISO and adjunct professor at Texas A&M University, joins the conversation to discuss the evolution of identity management to identity security at the university. Adam delves into the complexities of managing identity in a higher education environment and shares insights on implementing DevOps practices. The episode covers topics like AI's impact on teaching, infrastructure as code, ROI of identity security projects, and the challenges and benefits of centralizing IT services.

Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amikeal/

The Phoenix Project (book): https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Higher Education, Identity Security, Devops, Iam, Identity Management, Identity Governance, Zero Trust, Texas A&M University, Identity Infrastructure, Digital Identity, Cybersecurity, Cloud Technology, Commercial Identity Systems, Identity Authentication, Federated Identity, Identity Lifecycle, Identity Verification, Identity Apis, Identity And Access Management, Identity Solutions

In this engaging episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman wrap up their Identiverse 2024 experience with a thought-provoking panel discussion. Joined by Alex Bovee, CEO and Co-Founder of ConductorOne; Ian Glazer, Founder and President of Weave Identity; and Lance Peterman, Identity Lead at Dick's Sporting Goods and Professor at UNC Charlotte, the conversation dives deep into the future of identity management.

The panel explores the concept of Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) as the evolution of least privilege, discussing its feasibility, operational challenges, and the maturity curve required for organizations to adopt such a model. Ian shares his perspective on the future of identity governance, while Alex and Lance provide insights into practical implementations and the role of automation in achieving ZSP. The discussion also touches on the importance of context, policy, and the need for better data orchestration to make identity management more effective.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the next frontier of identity management and the steps needed to get there.

Connect with Alex Bovee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbovee/

Learn about ConductorOne - https://www.conductorone.com/?utm_source=identityatthecenter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=c1-brand⁠

Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/

Learn about Weave Identity - https://weaveidentity.com/

Connect with Lance - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancepeterman/

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

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• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast

🔑 Episode Keywords

Zero Standing Privileges, Identity Management, Access Control, Automation In Identity, Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management, Cybersecurity, Identity And Security Professionals, Identity Maturity Curve, Identity At The Center, Role-Based Access Control (Rbac), Identity And Access Management (Iam), Identity Protocols, Identity Fabric, Identity Data Orchestration, Ephemeral Access, Identity Automation, Identity Governance And Administration (Iga), Identity Signals, Identity Policy Construction

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director & CEO at the FIDO Alliance, for his 7th appearance on the Identity at the Center Podcast. They discuss what's new with the FIDO alliance and what to expect from the upcoming Authenticate event. The conversation also includes some yet to be determined topics. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion!

In this episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with Andrew Shakira, Executive Director of the FIDO Alliance, at Identiverse 2024. They explore the myths and realities of FIDO adoption in the banking sector, discuss the growth and impact of the FIDO Alliance, and delve into the latest developments in passwordless authentication and passkeys.

Andrew shares insights into how FIDO is reducing identity-related fraud and the role of certifications in ensuring security and interoperability. The conversation also covers the importance of usability in multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the challenges and opportunities of implementing FIDO in various environments, from first responders to prisons.

The episode wraps up with a look ahead to the Authenticate conference, emphasizing the collaborative and supportive nature of the identity community. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on the state of identity authentication and the future of passwordless security.

Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewshikiar/

Learn more about the FIDO Alliance: https://fidoalliance.org/

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast

🔑 Episode Keywords

Identity Management, Fido Alliance, Passkeys, Cybersecurity, Biometric Authentication, User Experience, Identity Fraud, Compliance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identiverse 2024, Certification, Fdic Guidelines, Digital Identity, Authentication Standards, Connected Devices, Security Keys, Identity Verification, Liveness Detection, Technology Adoption, Cyber Risk

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are live from Identiverse 2024, where they catch up with old friends and meet new faces. They dive into the highlights of the conference, including the overwhelming support from listeners and the buzz around Jim's infamous jacket.

Joining them are Ian Glazer, Arynn Crow, and Allan Foster from the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF), along with Kim Cameron Award winners Sophie Bennani-Taylor and Matthew Spence. The discussion covers the mission of DIAF, the impact of the Kim Cameron Award, and the personal journeys of Sophie and Matthew in the digital identity space.

Listeners get a glimpse into the experiences of the award winners at Identiverse, their thoughts on digital identity, and their favorite moments from the conference. The episode wraps up with fun anecdotes about their time in Las Vegas, including an escape room adventure and culinary highlights.

Learn more about the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF) and how you can contribute - https://diaf.link/donate

Ian Glazer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/

Arynn Crow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arynn-crow-821761103/

Allan Foster - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanfoster/

Kim Cameron award recipients:

Sophie Bennani-Taylor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/0sophie-taylor/

Matthew Spence - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spence-m/

TechCongress - https://www.techcongress.io/congressional-innovation-fellowship

Jim’s Jacket - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZD8NGWZ

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast

🔑 Episode Keywords

Digital Identity, Iam, Cybersecurity, Diaf, Kim Cameron Award, Digital Identity Advancement Foundation, Identiverse, Rsm Cyber Risk Alliance, Identity Conference, Technology Policy, Cybersecurity Education, Digital Sociology, Tech Congress, Digital Ethics, Identity Enablement, Professional Networking, Digital Identity Standards, Identity Innovation, Digital Id World Conference, Identity Community

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are live from Identiverse in Las Vegas, engaging in a lively conversation with Danny de Vreeze, VP of Identity and Access Management at Thales. They dive deep into the transformative potential of AI in identity management, discussing how conversational AI can revolutionize user interactions by enabling non-technical people to ask business questions and get comprehensible answers. Danny shares his extensive 25-year journey in the IAM field, from the early days of enterprise portals to the complexities of managing identities in today's cloud-based environments.

The discussion also touches on the evolution of customer identity and access management (CIAM) and the importance of making access frictionless and secure. Danny explains how Thales integrates various IAM technologies, including biometrics and secure access, to create a comprehensive identity solution. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted debate on whether Las Vegas is overrated or underrated as a conference destination.

Connect with Danny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannydevreeze/

Learn more about Thales OneWelcome: https://www6.thalesgroup.com/b2b-identity-management?utm_source=Podcast_center&utm_campaign=B2B_IAM

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast

🔑 Episode Keywords

Ai In Business, Openai, Chatgpt, Google Ai Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Identity And Access Management, Iam, Zero Trust, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity, Customer Consent, Gdpr Compliance, Cloud-Based Iam, B2B Identity Management, Thales Identity Solutions, Progressive Profiling, Conversational Ai, Data Privacy, Ai-Driven Business Solutions

In episode 284 of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sat down with George Roberts, Global Access & Identity Director at McDonald’s at Identiverse 2024. The discussion started with George's journey into the field of identity, followed by a deep dive into his role at McDonald's, and his previous experiences at Identiverse. The highlight of the episode was his keynote at Identiverse titled “The Future of Authorization.” George also gave insights into his session “One McDonald’s Way: The Global Identity & Access Journey at McDonald's.” Stay tuned for this engaging conversation.

Connect with George: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirtwist/

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast

In this episode, hosts Jim and Jeff talk about the Identiverse conference taking place this week in Las Vegas before diving into the Hypr report about the State of Passwordless Identity Assurance. They discuss the alarming statistics that 91% of breached organizations cite credential misuse or authentication weaknesses as a root cause, and the average cost of authentication-related breaches in the last 12 months was $5.48 million.

State of Passwordless Identity Assurance report by HYPR: https://www.hypr.com/resources/report-state-of-passwordless

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

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• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast\\

🔑 Episode Keywords

Passwordless Authentication, Identity Access Management (Iam), Identity At The Center Podcast, Cybersecurity, Nist Recommendations, Multi-Factor Authentication (Mfa), Identity-Based Attacks, Azure Authenticator, Okta, Identity Verification, Credential Breaches, Identiverse Conference, Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (Cape), Shared Signals Framework (Ssf), Authentication Weaknesses, Cybercrime, Artificial Intelligence In Security, Identity Proofing, Legacy Applications Security, Identity Breach Costs

On this episode of Identity at the Center, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by Chad Wolcott, Managing Director at RSM US LLP, to peel back the layers of the identity industry. They delve into the complexities of identity consulting, discussing the challenges and triumphs of implementing and managing IAM solutions. From Chad's early days of designing robots to Jim's arcade escapades, the trio shares their most unusual jobs and the lessons learned from their unique experiences.

They also tackle pressing topics like the future of passwordless authentication, the role of AI and analytics in identity, and the evolution of authorization from RBAC to dynamic access models. The conversation takes a turn into the realm of IAM horror stories, highlighting the pitfalls of over-engineering solutions and the importance of aligning with organizational change.

As they gear up for Identiverse, they share their excitement for reconnecting with industry peers, diving into sessions on AI and identity security, and enjoying the Vegas experience. Tune in for an insightful and candid discussion on the state of identity security, the potential of AI, and the power of automation in the ever-evolving IAM landscape.

Connect with Chad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-wolcott/

Meet up with our RSM team at Identiverse 2024! Schedule at https://rsmus.com/events/2024-events/join-rsm-at-identiverse-2024.html

Learn more about RSM Digital Identity consulting: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/identity-and-access.html

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Identity Security Practitioners, Data Breaches, Identity Access Management (Iam), Digital Identity, Identity At The Center Podcast, Access Control, Security Automation, Identity Governance, Passwordless Authentication, Biometrics, Fido Alliance, Multifactor Authentication (Mfa), Policy-Based Access Control (Pbac), Attribute-Based Access Control (Abac), Role-Based Access Control (Rbac), Ai In Identity Management, Identity Analytics, Identity Consulting, Rsm Us Llp, Identity Program Management

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome Henrique Teixeira, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Saviynt. Henrique shares his journey into the identity field and reveals how he became a leading figure in digital identity. He discusses his time at Gartner, where he shared his expertise as the conference chair of the IAM summit and created identity scopes such as Cloud Infrastructure & Entitlement Management (CIEM) and Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR). Henrique also provides intriguing insights into the role of AI in identity and his transition from Gartner to his current role at Saviynt. The episode ends on a lighter note with Henrique sharing some memorable experiences from his skiing adventures.

Connect with Henrique: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardes/

Learn more about Saviynt: https://saviynt.com/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Meet up with our RSM team! Schedule at https://rsmus.com/events/2024-events/join-rsm-at-identiverse-2024.html

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Identity And Access Management (Iam), Access Management Research, Magic Quadrant, Identity At The Center Podcast, Jim Mcdonald, Jeff Steadman, Customer Experience, Atlanta Hartsfield Airport, Identiverse Conference, Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (Cape), Identity Week Europe, Identity Week America, Identity Week Asia, Henrique Teixeira, Savian Strategy, Bmc Software, Control Sa, Rsa Conference, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (Ciem), Identity Threat Detection And Response (Itdr)

In this episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman delve into the intricate world of authorization within the IAM space with Omri Gazit, co-founder and CEO of Asserto, and co-chair of the AuthZEN working group at the OpenID Foundation. They tackle the evolution of authorization, from the days of basic role-based access control to the current landscape of fine-grained authorization, including policy and relationship-based access control models.

Omri shares his insights on the importance of standards in authorization, the role of developers in adopting these standards, and the journey towards a single authorization control plane for multiple applications. He also discusses the challenges organizations face with over-provisioned access and the potential of AI in enhancing authorization decisions.

Listeners will also get a personal glimpse into Omri's life outside of IAM, learning about his passion for kung fu and how the discipline and journey of martial arts have influenced his professional ethos. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on the future of authorization and the steps IAM practitioners can take to evolve their organization's approach to this critical aspect of identity security.

Connect with Omri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogazitt/

Learn more about Aserto: https://www.aserto.com/

AuthZEN: https://openid.net/wg/authzen/

Google Zanzibar: https://research.google/pubs/zanzibar-googles-consistent-global-authorization-system/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Meet up with our RSM team! Schedule at https://rsmus.com/events/2024-events/join-rsm-at-identiverse-2024.html

Attending the European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin? Use Discount Code: EIC24idac25 for 25% off. Register at https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2024

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Authorization, Identity Management, Iam Podcast, Fine-Grained Authorization, Authentication, Digital Identity Consulting, Pci Compliance, Qsa (Qualified Security Assessor), Identity Strategy, Rsm Consulting, Identity Governance, Role-Based Access Control (Rbac), Policy-Based Access Control (Pbac), Relationship-Based Access Control (Rebac), Identity At The Center, Asserto, Authzen, Openid Foundation, Zanzibar, Sso (Single Sign-On)

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity, to discuss the fascinating intersection between AI and the IAM industry. They explore Harding's journey into the IAM industry, his view on the definition of AI, and dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the future of AI, its potential impacts on identity, and the importance of AI governance. They also touch on the Ping + ForgeRock product roadmap. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Connect with Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pharding/

Learn more about Ping Identity: https://www.pingidentity.com/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending the European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin? Use Discount Code: EIC24idac25 for 25% off. Register at https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2024

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Identity At The Center Podcast, Iam (Identity And Access Management), Nonprofit Setup, Digital Identity, Conference Attendance, Youtube Growth Strategies, Ai In Identity Security, Generative Ai, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity, Access Management, Ping Identity, Forgerock, Identity Governance, Chat Gpt, Phishing Attacks, Identity Verification, Security Policies, Artificial Intelligence, Identity Industry Trends

In this Sponsor Spotlight episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with Venkat Raghavan, founder and CEO of Stack Identity. They dive deep into the critical issue of identity security in the cloud, shedding light on the pervasive problem of over-provisioned access and the risks it poses to organizations. Venkat emphasizes the asymmetric challenge defenders face against attackers and the importance of continuous access management in reducing the attack surface.

Throughout the conversation, Venkat introduces listeners to Stack Identity's innovative approach, focusing on simplifying the removal of access to prevent breaches. He illustrates how Stack Identity acts as a copilot, guiding organizations to identify and mitigate identity-related risks through their Shadow Access Risk Assessment tool, offering actionable insights within an hour of deployment.

Listeners will also get a sneak peek into Stack Identity's presence at the 2024 RSA conference, where they will showcase their solutions to help businesses clamp down on excessive cloud permissions. Venkat also shares personal anecdotes, including his pre-competition rituals in competitive tennis, highlighting the importance of mental preparation in both sports and cybersecurity.

For a hands-on experience with Stack Identity and to assess your organization's shadow access risk for free, visit stackidentity.com/idac. Connect with Venkat on LinkedIn and don't miss the opportunity to meet the team at RSA, booth N 6564 in the North Expo Hall.

Connect with Venkat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatraghavan1/

Learn more about Stack Identity: https://stackidentity.com/idac

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stack-identity

AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-yd2ezeebcfq3o

2024 RSA Conference Booth - N-6564 (in the North Expo Hall)

Shadow Access Risk Assessment: https://stackidentity.com/shadow-access-risk-assessment/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at https://idacpodcast.com and check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@identityatthecenter

In this episode, hosts Jim and Jeff reached a major milestone with 300,000 downloads. They took the opportunity to answer mailbag questions using AI, providing their own critique of the AI responses. Questions ranged from key IAM metrics for organizations to track, challenges of implementing IAM strategies in large multinational companies, and upcoming trends in the IAM sector. The hosts also posed a fun question: Would you rather have the ability to teleport or the ability to read minds? Tune in for their answers and more!

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending the European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin? Use Discount Code: EIC24idac25 for 25% off. Register at https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2024

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this thought-provoking episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman engage in a candid conversation with security researcher Kat Traxler from TrustOnCloud. They delve into the intricacies of cloud identity management, discussing the unique challenges and strategies for securing assets in cloud environments like GCP and AWS. Kat sheds light on the importance of understanding the resource hierarchy in GCP and the nuances that differentiate it from AWS. The trio also explores the evolution of IAM tools and their applicability in the cloud, the debate between least privilege and zero standing privilege, and the ongoing journey toward securing the cloud beyond IAM.

As they unpack the complexities of cloud security, Kat shares her insights on the significance of asset inventories and the impact of policy inheritance on cloud platforms. The conversation also touches on the future of cloud security conferences and the value of hands-on experiences in understanding cloud security. Amidst the technical deep dive, the episode takes a lighter turn as the hosts and guest contemplate what life might look like outside the realm of technology, revealing personal aspirations ranging from farming to bronze sculpting.

For those looking to expand their cloud security knowledge, Kat recommends checking out the GCP 101 series on her blog and the Forward Cloud SEC conference for a comprehensive learning experience.

Connect with Kat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-traxler-85a6592/

GCP 101 Series (Blog): https://kattraxler.cloud/gcp/iam/101/2024/03/03/gcp-series-101.html

Google Cloud Adoption Framework: https://cloud.google.com/adoption-framework

Learn more about TrustOnCloud: https://trustoncloud.com/

fwd:cloudsec conference: https://fwdcloudsec.org/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending the European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin? Use Discount Code: EIC24idac25 for 25% off. Register at https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2024

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, Jim and Jeff welcome back Sandy Bird, the CTO and Co-Founder of Sonrai Security, for a sequel to their first sponsor spotlight. Sandy returns to discuss the groundbreaking Cloud Permissions Firewall with Permissions on Demand. The trio dives into how this new solution revolutionizes the way organizations can clamp down on excessive cloud permissions, streamline operations, and secure their cloud environments with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

The discussion illuminates the concept of "default deny," the exhilaration of zapping "zombie" identities, and the seamless integration with cloud native tools. Sandy also shares insights on how customers can measure success with Sonrai’s solution and the significant security benefits provided.

For a visual walkthrough of Sonrai’s Cloud Permissions Firewall, visit http://sonrai.co/idac to see the demo in action and learn how you can try it out with a 14-day free trial. And if you're at RSA, AWS re:Inforce, or Gartner IAM, look for the Sonrai Security booth and experience the epiphany moment for yourself.

Connect with Sandy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-bird-835b5576

Learn more about Sonrai Security: https://sonrai.co/idac

Introducing the Cloud Permissions Firewall (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffQbM6KGDbY

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Episode Keywords

Identity And Access Management (Iam), Cloud Security, Aws, Azure, Gcp (Google Cloud Platform), Least Privilege, Identity Risk, Cloud Permissions Firewall, Infrastructure As Code, Security Operations (Secops), Cloud Operations (Cloudops), Permissions Management, Excessive Privileges, Zombie Identities, Identity Governance, Access Analyzer, Sensitive Permissions, Role-Based Access Control (Rbac), Service Control Policies (Scp), Cloud Native Security

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman engage in a far-reaching discussion with John Podboy, a Senior Vice President in Cybersecurity for a major bank. They delve into the evolving landscape of identity in the banking industry, the impact of AI and indicators of compromise on identity data, and the potential future innovations like FIDO2 and passkeys. John also shares his insights on the importance of understanding business objectives and the role of identity in driving revenue and customer trust. Plus, don't miss the wine talk towards the end, where John reveals his passion for vineyards and the type of wine he would specialize in if he had his own.

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpodboy/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending the European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin? Use Discount Code: EIC24idac25 for 25% off. Register at https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2024

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, hosts Jim and Jeff sit down with Martin Kuppinger, Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts. Making his fourth appearance on the show, Martin shares what he's been up to since the last time they spoke in July 2023. The conversation also explores Martin's insights on who should be in charge of IAM and the role of the CISO, based on his LinkedIn post. The hosts and Martin then delve into a discussion about the upcoming 2024 European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin. Martin shares his impressions of the city, provides details about the conference, and gives advice for first-time attendees. They also discuss the main themes of this year's conference and what he's excited for. Finally, they discuss a KuppingerCole blog post about the end-of-life of SAP Identity Management.

Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinkuppinger/

Who should be in charge of IAM? And what's the role of the CISO?: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-should-charge-iam-whats-role-ciso-martin-kuppinger-vpncc/?trackingId=94hCoE7ifcjDrxv93V72lw%3D%3D

SAP Identity Management End-of-Life: What’s Next?: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/kuppinger/sap-identity-management-end-of-life-whats-next

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending the European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin? Use Discount Code: EIC24idac25 for 25% off. Register at https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2024

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this sponsored episode, our hosts Jim and Jeff have an in-depth conversation with Gil Hoffer, the Co-Founder and CTO of Salto. They explore Gil's journey into the world of identity, the inception of Salto, and how the company is setting new standards in the field. The discussion delves into the unique features and benefits of Salto's services, as well as how organizations can measure their success with Salto. Listen in to learn about Salto's role in managing configurations and their vision for the future.

Connect with Gil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilhoffer/

Learn more about Salto: https://www.salto.io/idac

Salto on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@salto-io

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), back to the IDAC Podcast for his third appearance. The main topic of discussion is Identity Management Day 2024. They deep dive into what's new with the IDSA, the exciting content to expect on Identity Management Day, and Jeff Reich shares his rapid-fire thoughts on AI, the Change Healthcare Cyberattack, converged identity vs. best of breed, and the top trends for identity tech firms.

Connect with Jeff Reich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jreich/

Learn more about the IDSA: https://www.idsalliance.org/

Identity Management Day 2024: https://www.idsalliance.org/event/identity-management-day-2024/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with guest Hannah Sutor, a Principal Product Manager at GitLab and IDPro Board Member, for a public conversation about privacy. They explore various topics such as the right to anonymity on the internet, privacy expectations as an employee and a consumer, and the interpretation of privacy policies. Hannah also shares her experience and insights from her role as a "privacy evangelist".

Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-sutor/

Safeguarding Identity and Privacy: Fundamental Human Rights in the Digital Age - https://idpro.org/safeguarding-identity-and-privacy-fundamental-human-rights-in-the-digital-age/

Learn more about IDPro: https://idpro.org/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

This episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, a Sponsor Spotlight, is fully sponsored by Zilla Security. In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with Deepak Taneja, CEO & Co-founder of Zilla Security. The trio discuss a variety of topics including how Zilla Security differentiates itself in the crowded IAM market, the role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the identity lifecycle, and the various personas within an organization that would use Zilla. Deepak also shares some insights about the onboarding process for new Zilla clients and what the future holds for Zilla Security.

Connect with Deepak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanejadeepak/

Learn more about Zilla Security: https://zillasecurity.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on X/Twitter.

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome back Andi Hindle, Conference Chair for Identiverse. The trio dives into an in-depth discussion about the planning and unique aspects of the Identiverse conference. The conversation explores whether Identiverse is a Digital Identity conference or an IAM conference, and how these terms intersect. Andi also shares details about an upcoming Identiverse online seminar and elaborates on a wide array of non-traditional IAM topics covered at the conference. From Identity Standards to the role of IDPro, this episode provides a comprehensive look into what's in store at Identiverse 2024.

Connect with Andi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahindle

Identiverse Webinar Content: https://identiverse.com/idv24/content-resources/

LinkedIn Article “Who should be in charge of IAM? And what's the role of the CISO?” by Martin Kuppinger: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-should-charge-iam-whats-role-ciso-martin-kuppinger-vpncc/?trackingId=94hCoE7ifcjDrxv93V72lw%3D%3D

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome back Paul Mezzera. Paul, who last joined us in November of 2022, takes us through what has been happening in his world since then. The conversation delves into the rapidly evolving field of Privileged Access Management (PAM), where Paul unpacks the driving forces behind these changes and shares his predictions for the future of PAM. Paul shares his extensive experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), including his time at Saviynt, and offers his thoughts on the current state of the IGA market. He also shares his experiences and challenges while working in Identity and Access Management at UC Davis. To wrap up, Paul gives us a peek into what's coming next for him.

Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmezzera/

The Least Privilege Fallacy or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Zero Standing Privilege (Weave Identity Blog Article): https://weaveidentity.com/blog/2024/01/10/the-least-privilege-fallacy-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-zero-standing-privilege/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman engage in a fascinating conversation with guest Nick Mothershaw, Chief Identity Strategist at Open Identity Exchange (OIX). They delve deep into topics such as the concept and functionality of digital wallets, the role of governments in issuing these wallets, and the exciting future of smart and roaming wallets. They also discuss the importance of biometrics in wallet functionality. This engaging discussion provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of identity security.

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mothershaw-2150436/

Learn more about the Open Identity Exchange: https://openidentityexchange.org/

Governments and Digital Wallets - An OIX Whitepaper: https://openidentityexchange.org/networks/87/item.html?id=706

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this Sponsor Spotlight episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by Rich Dandliker, Chief Strategist at Veza, for an in-depth discussion on Veza's unique approach to identity security. They discuss Veza's market success, their 'anti-convergence' strategy, the significance of a reputable customer base, and the importance of a data-first approach to identity management. Dandliker also provides deeper insights into Veza's Intelligent Access. Don't miss this episode for a comprehensive understanding of Veza's innovative solutions in the IAM market.

Connect with Rich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-dandliker-591381/

Learn more about Veza: https://veza.com//?utm_campaign=IdentityAtTheCenterPodcast&utm_medium=website&utm_source=thirdparty&utm_content=link

Veza Blog - Lessons from the breach: Microsoft and Midnight Blizzard: https://veza.com/blog/identity-security-lessons-from-midnight-blizzards-breach-of-microsoft/?utm_campaign=IdentityAtTheCenterPodcast&utm_medium=website&utm_source=thirdparty&utm_content=link

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of Identity at the Center, Jim and Jeff speak with Laura Gomez-Martin, Former State Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Maryland, and present colleague at RSM. The conversation revolves around the role of government in protecting privacy, the regulatory landscape for privacy, the complexity of privacy policies and the balance between public and company expectations. Laura also shares her insights on the intersection of privacy and cybersecurity, offers advice for those interested in a career in privacy, and discusses the potential risks of AI deep fakes and identity theft. Tune in for this engaging discussion on privacy in the world of identity.

Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragomezmartin/

IDPro: https://idpro.org/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the IDAC Sponsor Spotlight, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman host a conversation with Marco Venuti, Director of IAM Business Acceleration for Thales, and Jason Keenaghan, Director of IAM Product Management for Thales. They discuss the Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform and its comprehensive solution for managing digital identities. Marco and Jason delve into the world of B2B IAM and explain its differences from B2C and B2E IAM. They also cover the challenges and complexities of B2B IAM, the security and privacy aspects of OneWelcome, and the future growth and opportunities in the IAM space.

Connect with Marco Venuti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvenuti/

Connect with Jason Keenaghan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-keenaghan/

Learn more about OneWelcome: https://www6.thalesgroup.com/b2b-identity-management?utm_source=Podcast_center&utm_campaign=B2B_IAM

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, guest Eve Maler, former CTO of ForgeRock and founder of Venn Factory join hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman. They catch up with Eve and discuss her work at Venn Factory, diving into the origins of the company's name. The episode also features listener voicemails, including one from David Strommer about the identity metasystem and another from Satish about the concept of identity fabric. As a blast from the past, the hosts revisit Eve's previous episode where she discussed the difference between digital identity and IAM. The episode wraps up with some lighthearted questions about aliens. Don't miss this insightful and engaging conversation with Eve Maler.

Connect with Eve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evemaler/

Learn more about Venn Factory: https://vennfactory.com/

Celebrate Your Technical Debit: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7164050559711260673/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim and Jeff dive deep into the world of physical security and identity with special guests Sara King and Raul Cepeda from rf IDEAS. As part of the "Sponsor Spotlight" series, this fully sponsored episode provides in-depth insights into the innovative solutions offered by rf IDEAS. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the differentiation factors of rf IDEAS in a crowded market, their market presence in various verticals such as healthcare and manufacturing, and their support for passwordless environments. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the latest industry trends, such as the migration to secure and mobile credentials, the shift from BLE to NFC, and the importance of securing frontline worker shared workstations. The episode concludes with a lively discussion on the future of biometrics and the Reader Remote Management (RRM) capabilities provided by rf IDEAS. Tune in to discover how rf IDEAS is bridging physical and logical security to create a seamless authentication experience. Don't miss this engaging episode as Jim, Jeff, Sara, and Raul explore the latest advancements in physical security and identity, brought to you by rf IDEAS.

Learn more about rf IDEAS: https://www.rfideas.com/IDAC

Connect with Raul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulcepedajr/

Connect with Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraking62389/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this engaging episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff Steadman and Jim McDonald welcome Daniel Grube, Product Manager at TikTok, back to the show. The discussion kicks off with Jeff's experience with the Apple Vision Pro, leading into a vibrant conversation about the Super Bowl, commercials, and personal tech preferences. The main topic of the episode is the innovative implementation and benefits of passkeys, with Daniel sharing insights from TikTok's perspective. The episode also touches on upcoming conferences, the importance of community reviews, and concludes with a light-hearted debate on the perennial traveler's dilemma: window vs. aisle seats.

Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-grube-b5118993/

Identiverse 2024: As an IDAC listener, you can register with 25% off by using code IDV24-IDAC25 at https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2024/register?code=IDV24-IDAC25.

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, Jeff and Jim discuss the role of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in identity security. They are joined by Steve Kane and Todd Willoughby from RSM's Managed Security Practice. The conversation covers topics such as early adopters, the evolution of threats, the importance of identity in SOC, and the decision to build your own SOC or outsource. They also explore the anatomy of a breach and the actions taken by SOC to prevent and mitigate attacks. In this conversation, Todd and Steve discuss the tactics and techniques used by threat actors to avoid detection, the challenges faced by SOC analysts, and the importance of passion in cybersecurity. They also explore what happens when security measures break down and provide advice for aspiring SOC analysts. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about predictions for the Super Bowl.

Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skane2pa/

Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhwilloughby/

RSM Security Monitoring & Response: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/security-monitoring-response.html

The easiest way to not get eaten is to at least try to not look like food: Hardening attack surfaces – Part 1: https://warroom.rsmus.com/the-easiest-way-to-not-get-eaten-is-to-at-least-try-to-not-look-like-food-hardening-attack-surfaces-part-1/

The easiest way to not get eaten is to at least try to not look like food: Critical asset considerations – Part 2: https://warroom.rsmus.com/the-easiest-way-to-not-get-eaten-is-to-at-least-try-to-not-look-like-food-critical-asset-considerations-part-2/

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

• Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/
• America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america
• Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman dive into answering voicemail questions from listeners. They address topics such as the barrier of entry to IAM for entry-level roles, the role of IAM architects, influential roles in IAM with the rise of AI, and the choice between using Microsoft Enterprise Identity Protection or a dedicated third-party ITDR (IT Disaster Recovery) solution. They also touch on the difference between digital identity and IAM and share their favorite IAM analogies.

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/

America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america

Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of "Sponsor Spotlight," a special fully sponsored episode of The Identity at the Center podcast, Jim and Jeff host Alex Bovee, CEO at ConductorOne. They discuss the concept and advantages of identity governance, with a focus on how ConductorOne aids in secure workforce through modern access controls and identity governance. The discussion also explores the importance of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and LLM (Large Language Models) in identity governance. Alex also introduces the company's new major enhancement 'Access Fabric' which allows customers to holistically view their ecosystems allowing for greater insight and control, decreasing the long implementation times and complexity often associated with traditional IGA solutions.

Connect with Alex:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbovee/⁠

Learn more about ConductorOne:

https://www.conductorone.com/?utm_source=identityatthecenter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=c1-brand⁠

ConductorOne Free Trial:

https://www.conductorone.com/lp/free-trial/?utm_source=identityatthecenter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=c1-brand

Introducing ConductorOne Access Fabric: Unified Identity, Access, and Authorization Across Your Complex Environment:

https://www.conductorone.com/blog/introducing-conductorone-access-fabric-unified-identity-access-and-authorization-across-your-complex-environment/?utm_source=identityatthecenter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=c1-brand⁠

ConductorOne Blog - Reimagining Identity Governance:

https://www.conductorone.com/blog/reimagining-identity-governance/?utm_source=identityatthecenter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=c1-brand

ConductorOne Blog - A Practical Approach to Achieving Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP):

https://www.conductorone.com/guides/a-practical-approach-to-achieving-zero-standing-privilege/?utm_source=identityatthecenter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=c1-brand

ConductorOne Blog - Introducing the First AI Assistant for Identity Governance: ConductorOne Copilot:

https://www.conductorone.com/blog/introducing_the_first_ai_assistant_for_identity_governance_conductorone_copilot/?utm_source=identityatthecenter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=c1-brand

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In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by special guest Ryan Galluzzo, Identity Management Program Lead at NIST. They ask if identity is at the center for NIST and discuss the creation of NIST 800-63 r3, its upcoming revision, and the significance for identity practitioners. The conversation also touches upon NIST's involvement in mobile driver's licenses and their perspective on Zero Trust. Ryan shares insights on NIST's interactions with other nations and organizations in the non-public sector arena. The episode wraps up with some lighter hockey-themed questions, where Ryan reveals his dream beer league hockey teammate. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion with industry experts!

Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-galluzzo-a100563b/

NIST 800-63 Revision 3: https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63-3.html

Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at:

Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/

America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america

Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by guests Atul Tulshibagwale, CTO of SGNL and Co-chair of the Shared Signals Working Group, and Sean O'Dell, Senior Staff Security Engineer at Disney. The discussion revolves around Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and the Shared Signals Framework (SSF). Atul and Sean share their insights into the importance of CAEP, ITDR, and SSF for IAM practitioners. They also delve into real-life examples of how these concepts work together. The conversation concludes on a lighter note, with Sean sharing his Star Wars-themed office room and everyone discussing their favorite Star Wars, Marvel, or Indiana Jones movies and shows.

Connect with Atul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tulshi/

Learn more about SGNL: https://sgnl.ai/

Connect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanodentity/

Re-thinking federated identity with the Continuous Access Evaluation Protocol: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/re-thinking-federated-identity-with-the-continuous-access-evaluation-protocol

Shared Signals Working Group: https://openid.net/wg/sharedsignals/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

The Identity at the Center podcast is back for 2024! Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by guest Phil Windley, Senior Software Development Manager at AWS Identity and co-founder/organizer of the Internet Identity Workshop, to share his insights on digital identity. Join us as we dive into topics such as Phil's journey into the field of identity, his involvement in the Internet Identity Workshop, and his book "Learning Digital Identity." We also discuss the book writing process, key takeaways, and the future of identity innovation. Don't miss this engaging conversation with one of the leading experts in the field!

Phil’s website: http://phil.windley.org/

Learning Digital Identity by Phil Windley: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Digital-Identity-Design-Architectures/dp/1098117697

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

This episode of the Identity at the Center podcast features Jeff Steadman and Jim McDonald in conversation with Gary Rowe, CEO and founder of TechVision Research. They discussed the upcoming Chrysalis IV conference focused on the future of identity, security, governance, and privacy within large enterprises. The conference hosts panels of industry legends and offers deep explorations of topics such as AI's impact on these fields. Gary elaborates on what 'next-gen' means to him in the context of identity and access management and the importance of large organizations' ability to evolve swiftly considering the rapid advancement of technology. The conversation concludes with a lighter note, talking about the best holiday meals. (Note: Use the discount code IDAC24 for 50% off when registering for the Chrysalis IV conference - link below.)

Connect with Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-rowe-b6966523/

TechVision Chrysalis IV Online Event - Use code IDAC24 for $200 off: https://techvisionresearch.com/chrysalis-iv/

Report - The Future of Identity Management (2024-2029): https://techvisionresearch.com/project/future-identity-management-2024-2029/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman reflect on the past year, highlighting the 59 episodes released and the growth in their listener base. The hosts also share some exciting firsts for the show, including their involvement in conferences such as Gartner, Identiverse, and Authenticate in 2023. Jim and Jeff touch upon the pending non-profit status of the podcast and delve into a speed round, answering questions about their identity heroes, important new technologies in identity, and the impact of AI on identity in the next five years. The episode concludes on a lighter note as they discuss their preferences between Android and iPhone, recommend TV shows to watch over the holiday break, and the “potato” question. Thanks to everyone that guested, listened, subscribed, and shared the show in 2023. See you in 2024!

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of "Sponsor Spotlight," a special fully sponsored episode of The Identity at the Center podcast, Jim and Jeff introduce a new series that shines a spotlight on specific solutions in the digital identity space. As hosts, they delve into the world of identity security with Sonrai Security and explore their points of view in the digital identity industry. Jim and Jeff, along with their guest Sandy Bird, Co-founder and CTO of Sonrai Security, discuss key topics such as the motivation behind Sonrai Security's inception, their unique positioning in the cybersecurity landscape, and the challenges they aim to address. They also dive into Sonrai Security's approach to securing cloud identities, highlighting the four steps outlined in their blog post linked below. Throughout the episode, Jim, Jeff, and Sandy provide their insights and perspectives on the importance of identity security. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Sonrai Security and the broader cybersecurity landscape.

• Connect with Sandy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-bird-835b5576
• Learn more about Sonrai Security: https://sonraisecurity.com/
• Cloud Identity Diagnostic: https://sonraisecurity.com/cloud-identity-diagnostic/
• 4 Steps to Secure Cloud Identities If You’re Stuck: https://sonraisecurity.com/blog/4-steps-to-secure-cloud-identities-if-youre-stuck/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim and Jeff interview Jay Schulman, Principal and lead for the Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Practice at RSM US. They delve into various aspects of blockchain technology in the context of identity management. The conversation covers topics such as the fundamentals of blockchain, the importance of the immutable ledger aspect, use cases and limitations in identity, the concept of "THE" blockchain, the building blocks of a blockchain, the relevance of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) in blockchain identity, the comparison between PGP and blockchain in digital identity, the role of blockchain in validating geographic locations, the availability of blockchain identity management systems, the move towards replacing passwords with private keys, and the challenges of verifying the authenticity of digital content in an AI-generated world. Tune in to explore the potential use cases and implications of blockchain technology in the realm of identity management.

Connect with Jay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschulman/

Learn more about RSM US: https://rsmus.com/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center (IDAC) podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman have an in-depth discussion about cyber insurance with guest Jason Rebholz, Chief Information Security Officer at Corvus Insurance. Jason also hosts the popular Teach Me Cyber YouTube channel and shares his journey into security content creation.

Topics covered around cyber insurance include an overview of what it is, what protections it offers, what type of companies need it, as well as best practices for completing applications. They discuss key security controls that insurance carriers look for, with a focus Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and resilient backups.

Jason offers perspective into the evolving role of insurance providers, not just in paying claims, but in coordinating incident response and providing value-added services to policyholders. This includes recommending and connecting customers to vetted vendors, reviewing response costs, and helping plan remediation efforts.

Other discussion areas include common mistakes applicants make on cyber insurance questionnaires and how to provide proper context to underwriters. The group also talks through emerging technologies like Privileged Access Management (PAM) and AI that enterprises should be aware of.

On the lighter side, Jason shares his passion for indoor rock climbing and how the sport connects to his work in security with skills like problem solving, mental mapping, and dealing with constant change.

Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrebholz/

Teach Me Cyber on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmecyber

Weekend Byte Newsletter: weekendbyte.teachmecyber.com

Learn more about Corvus Insurance: https://www.corvusinsurance.com/

Identiverse Regional Event - Chicago: https://bit.ly/IDVR23-IDAC

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In episode #248 of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome special guest Kaliya Young, also known as the Identity Woman. They dive into the fascinating world of decentralized identity and explore its challenges and potential. Kaliya shares her journey into the field of identity, her involvement in founding the Internet Identity Workshop, and her work with the Identosphere newsletter. The conversation covers topics such as the hurdles faced by governments in implementing decentralized identity, the definition of decentralized identity, and the competition between decentralized identity standards. Kaliya also discusses her recent blog post on digital wallets and provides insights on the global nature of identity standards and the politics involved in their development. The conversation wraps up on a lighter note, with Kaliya sharing her best and worst water polo moments as a member of the Canadian national team.

Connect with Kaliya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliya/

Blog “Exploring Approaches to Digital Wallets”: https://medium.com/@identitywoman-in-business/exploring-approaches-to-digital-wallets-c1824c90480a

Learn more about Identity Woman: https://identitywoman.net/

Book “The Domains of Identity: A Framework for Understanding Identity Systems in Contemporary Society (Anthem Ethics of Personal Data Collection)”: https://www.amazon.com/Domains-Identity-Understanding-Contemporary-Collection/dp/1785274910/ref=sr_1_2?crid=190EJVT5Q9G6J&keywords=kaliya+young&qid=1700589700&sprefix=kaliya+young%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2

Book “A Comprehensive Guide to Self Sovereign Identity”: https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Self-Sovereign-Identity-ebook/dp/B07Q3TXLDP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=190EJVT5Q9G6J&keywords=kaliya+young&qid=1700589700&sprefix=kaliya+young%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-3

Identosphere newsletter: https://newsletter.identosphere.net/

Internet Identity Workshop (IIW): https://internetidentityworkshop.com/

Register for the free NYC and Chicago Identiverse regional events here: https://bit.ly/IDVR23-IDAC

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by special guest Matt Caulfield, Founder and CEO of Oort (now part of Cisco). They dive into various topics related to identity and discuss the big areas that need to be addressed in the field. They explore the challenges in Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR), the data plane side of identity, machine identity, and entitlement entropy. Matt shares his insights and expertise on these subjects, shedding light on the key issues and potential solutions. The conversation also touches on Matt's journey into the field of identity and how his role at Cisco has evolved with the acquisition. They wrap up the episode on a lighter note, asking Matt about his dream business related to outdoor adventures.

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcaulfie/

Learn more about Oort: https://oort.io/

Register for the free NYC and Chicago Identiverse regional events here: https://bit.ly/IDVR23-IDAC

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman dive into the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM) with their mailbag segment. They answer thought-provoking questions from listeners around the globe, discussing topics such as integrating IAM with legacy systems, emerging trends in IAM, the role of artificial intelligence in IAM, user-friendly IAM solutions, inclusive and accessible IAM, and managing machine identities at scale in microservices and containerized environments.

Jim and Jeff also share interesting experiences from their week, including showcasing the differences in IAM consulting between them and conducting an IAM workshop for those seeking to learn more about IAM. They also touch on the new AI Beatles song and wrap up the episode with a lighthearted discussion on favorite backyard BBQ party games.

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim and Jeff welcome Dave Middleton, Senior Vice President at Bank of America responsible for IAM and Cryptography Product Management. Dave shares his insights on various topics related to identity and access management (IAM). The episode begins with a discussion on how Dave got into the field of identity and the role of a product manager. Dave also talks about his conference experiences and the importance of balancing security and usability in IAM solutions. The conversation then delves into the difference between digital identity and IAM, as well as the evolving landscape of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA). Dave provides his thoughts on risk-based access governance and the role of technologies like Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) and User Behavior Analytics (UBA). To wrap up the episode on a lighter note, Dave is asked to choose a universe to live in between The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and The Matrix.

Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmidd/

Learn more about Year Up: https://www.yearup.org/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this special episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim and Jeff take the stage in front of a live audience as part of the opening keynote at Authenticate 2023. Joined by three esteemed identity product managers, Mahendar from Ebay, Daniel from TikTok, and Christiaan from Google, they delve into a captivating discussion on the adoption of FIDO authentication, with a particular focus on passkeys. The hosts and guests share valuable insights into their roles at their respective organizations and provide firsthand experiences with implementing FIDO. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the early adoption of WebAuthN by Ebay to Google's recent transition to passkey by default. The audience gains exclusive access to the guests' perspectives on TikTok's decision to embrace FIDO and the roadblocks encountered during passkey adoption. Additionally, the hosts and guests explore the potential impact of AI on authentication in the future. Amidst the insightful conversation, the hosts also lighten the atmosphere with some lighthearted banter, discussing their hobbies and sharing personal experiences such as hiking Yosemite's half-dome. Tune in to discover which song Daniel would perform to go viral on TikTok and automatically enroll everyone in passkeys, and find out which of the three hosts found it most challenging to learn guitar, play golf, or navigate the world of digital identity.

Christiaan Brand from Google: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiaan-brand-57373a5/

Daniel Grube from TikTok: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-grube-b5118993/

Mahendar Madhavan from Ebay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendarmadhavan/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman dive into the world of passkeys with special guest Ori Eisen, Founder & CEO at Trusona. They explore the importance of user experience (UX) in passkeys, Trusona's role in the IAM market, and the significance of FIDO in the industry. Ori also shares insights on his philanthropic initiatives, Thorn and Ball to All. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on passwordless authentication and more.

Connect with Ori: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orieisen/

Learn more about Trusona: https://www.trusona.com/

Thorn: https://www.thorn.org/

Ball to All: https://www.balltoall.org/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman host a discussion on passkeys with Pedro Martinez, the Business Owner for Digital Banking Authentication at Thales Group. They explore the concept of passkeys and their potential to replace passwords in authentication. Pedro shares insights on the security and user experience benefits of passkeys, as well as the challenges and benefits for different industries, particularly the financial sector. The conversation also touches on the control and synchronization of passkeys by major tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of passkeys and their implications for identity and access management. Connect with Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-martinez-038338/ Learn more about Thales Group: https://www.thalesgroup.com/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman dive into the world of identity standards and Microsoft Entra with their special guest, Pam Dingle, Director of Identity Standards at Microsoft. They explore Pam's identity origin story and discuss Microsoft's stance on standards. The conversation takes an in-depth look at Microsoft Entra, its target audience, and its differentiation from B2C Azure AD. AI is also a topic of discussion. Ending on a lighter note, Jim and Jeff chat with Pam about her experience renovating a Victorian house.

Connect with Pam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladingle/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman discuss the fascinating world of biometrics with special guest Stephanie Shuckers, Professor at Clarkson University and Director of the Center for Identification Technology Research (CiTeR). Stephanie provides insights into her work at CiTeR and her journey into the field of biometrics. She explains various types of biometrics, including voice biometrics, and addresses concerns about privacy and biases. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of biometrics, exploring how it works behind the scenes and addressing the topic of deepfakes. Stephanie also shares her thoughts on backup plans when biometrics fail and the challenges of biometric performance. The episode concludes on a lighter note with a discussion about alternative authentication methods and the intriguing "dead finger problem."

Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-schuckers-13a44a9b/

Center for Identification Technology Research (CiTeR): citer.clarkson.edu

CiTeR YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/@citer2285

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by David Mahdi, CIO for Transmit Security, to discuss machine identity management. David shares insights into his role as CIO at Transmit Security and explains the concept of machine identities. They explore the differences between machine accounts and machine identities and delve into the importance of matching machine accounts to machine identities to avoid potential issues during human identity events. The conversation also touches on the need for multi-factor authentication for machine accounts and the impact of AI in this area. To wrap up on a lighter note, David shares his experience with the Star Wars Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland in California.

Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmahdi/

Learn more about Transmit Security: https://transmitsecurity.com/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, Jim and Jeff discuss various topics including thoughts from the recent Oktane, Identity Week America, and SailPoint Navigate conferences. The hosts also provide a preview of their Authenticate 2023 keynote live show and reveal the scheduled guests, including Daniel Grube from TikTok, Christiaan Brand from Google, and Mahendar Madhavan from Ebay. The episode concludes on a lighter note with a discussion about best and worst airports and the best thing they ate that week.

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Vittorio Bertocci, Principal Architect at Auth0, an Okta product unit, about the new OAuth 2.0 Step Up Authentication Challenge Protocol (RFC9470), his health, and the first things we will do with Apple Vision Pro.

RFC 9470 - OAuth 2.0 Step Up Authentication Challenge Protocol: https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9470.html

Step Up from Lighthearted Joke to RFC Homage by Brian Campell: https://www.pingidentity.com/en/resources/blog/post/vittorio-bertocci-identity-community-contributions.html

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast recorded live at the Identity Week America 2023 conference, Jeff is joined by guest co-host Ian Glazer of Weave Identity and Steve Hutchison, Director of Security Architecture at the Mitsubishi Bank of Tokyo. The main topics discussed include Hutch's entry into the field of identity and his role as a director of security architecture, his involvement with IDPro along with Ian, the panels at Identity Week America, the latest happenings with Ping and ForgeRock, predictions for big acquisitions, the direction of Microsoft Entra, and the current buzz surrounding IDPro, including a discussion on the upcoming CIAM BOK article written by Ian. The episode concludes on a lighter note with Hutch educating us about Dungeons & Dragons.

Connect with Hutch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sehutchinson/

Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/

Weave Identity: https://weaveidentity.com/

IDPro: https://idpro.org/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jeff is joined by Molly Taylor, Conference Producer for Identity Week America & Asia, and Jonny Drape-Comyn, Sales and Exhibition Manager for Identity Week America. They dive into various topics related to Identity Week, including the backgrounds of Molly and Johnny, the target audience of the conference, the planning process, the role of government in past conferences, and the future of Identity Week. They also touch on the location of booths and the exciting UK food scene. Tune in to gain insights into the world of identity and learn more about this engaging conference.

Connect with Molly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-taylor-fagan-2b657920a/

Connect with Jonny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandrapecomyn/

Identity Week America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jeff interviews Jeff Reich, the Executive Director of the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), at the 2023 Identity Week America conference. They discuss the latest updates from the IDSA, including Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, collaboration with the Secure Identity Alliance, and the upcoming Identity Management Day on April 9th, 2024. The conversation also explores the value of attending conferences like Identity Week America, particularly in terms of gaining insights from industry experts and networking opportunities. Jeff Reich shares his experience with government involvement in identity security, considering the significant government attendance at the conference. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted question about the "best worst thing" happening in identity.

Connect with Jeff Reich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jreich/

Learn more about the IDSA: https://www.idsalliance.org/

Learn more about the SIA: https://secureidentityalliance.org/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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In this episode, Jim and Jeff serve up a "garbage plate" of IAM (Identity and Access Management) topics. They discussed Jeff's week 1 Chicago Bears pick, Delta's SkyMiles program changes, their YouTube Channel, and the upcoming Oktane and Identity Week America events. They also touch on the issue of fragmented identity data, referencing an article by Lasse Andersen, CEO of IndyKite.

Forbes Article discussed: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/09/06/fragmented-identity-a-modern-business-nightmare/

Identity Week America - use code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Use the code OKTNIDAC30 for 30% off your Oktane 2023 registration at https://www.okta.com/oktane/

Authenticate Conference - use code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of Identity at the Center, Jim and Jeff talk with John Morton, Field CTO and Cloud Solutions Engineering Leader at Britive about Just in Time (JIT) Access. The hosts ask Morton about his work at Britive and how JIT access works, including its relationship to zero standing privileges. The conversation also covers what business problems JIT access solves, whether it's just for cloud or on-prem, and how it might help organizations that use Snowflake or in DevOps automation.

Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmortonnotromnhoj/.

Learn more about Britive: https://www.britive.com/

Identity Week America - use code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Use the code OKTNIDAC30 for 30% off your Oktane 2023 registration at https://www.okta.com/oktane/

Authenticate Conference - use code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim and Jeff speak with Rich Dandliker, Chief Strategist with Veza, about the topic of Authorization. They cover several questions, including the rise of authorization in the past year, the importance of the human element in being successful with authorization, and the impact that AI is having on the authorization space. Additionally, they discuss the early XACML standards which have shaped how authorization is conducted today and some use cases where an authorization tool solved a real-world business problem.

Connect with Rich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-dandliker-591381/

Learn more about Veza: https://www.veza.com/

Identity Week America - use code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Use the code OKTNIDAC30 for 30% off your Oktane 2023 registration at https://www.okta.com/oktane/

Authenticate Conference - use code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman discuss quantum computing and its impact on identity and access management (IAM) with guests from Idemia, Teresa Wu and Olivier Nora. The main topics covered in the episode are how Wu and Nora got into the field of identity, and what is their role at Idemia, an explanation of quantum computing and its differences from standard computing, the term "Y2Q" and what it means for the future of computing, the problems quantum computing poses for IAM and which roles or sub-disciplines should be most concerned, and how someone in the IAM field can prepare for quantum, including whether new algorithms or IAM technologies will be needed. The episode ends on a lighter note with Wu and Nora sharing their favorite meals to prepare and the most underrated spice.

Connect with Teresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresawu/

Connect with Olivier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviernora/

Learn more about Idemia: https://www.idemia.com/

Cybersecurity Midwest Summit 2023: https://whova.com/web/2sOogdl3cIdo76LNOJrtUFRNXxvO%40kakipZlQHyewIA%3D/

Identity Week America - use code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm Use the code OKTNIDAC30 for 30% off your Oktane 2023 registration at https://www.okta.com/octane/

Authenticate Conference - use code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman invite Dr. Andrew Stern, Founder & CEO at Revive Labs, to give a primer on cryptography. The conversation focuses on encryption and security, covering topics such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption, levels of encryption, hashing, and certificates. Dr. Stern also shares his background and experience, including his work as an Activate DARPA Fellow and his founding of Revive Labs. The episode concludes with a discussion on how encryption factors into quantum computing.

Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcstern/

Learn more about Revive Labs: https://revivelabs.io

Cybersecurity Midwest Summit 2023: https://whova.com/web/2sOogdl3cIdo76LNOJrtUFRNXxvO%40kakipZlQHyewIA%3D/

Identity Week America - use code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Use the code OKTNIDAC30 for 30% off your Oktane 2023 registration at https://www.okta.com/octane/

Authenticate Conference - use code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim and Jeff chat with Heather Flanagan, Principal at Spherical Cow Consulting, about the process of standards development in IAM. They cover her background in IAM, her work with IDPro, and the momentum the organization has seen in the past few years. Heather shares insights into the development of CIDPro, the Body of Knowledge, and other projects taken on by IDPro. They also discuss how interested contributors can get started, what makes a good standard, and how to get support from management. The episode ends on a lighter note with a Scotch whisky tutorial & tasting. Check out the links below and for more information about the Cybersecurity Midwest Summit 2023, Identity Week America, Oktane 2023, and the Authenticate Conference.

Connect with Heather: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hlflanagan/

Learn more about Spherical Cow: https://sphericalcowconsulting.com/

Spherical Cow?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spherical_cow

Government-issued Digital Credentials and Privacy: https://idpro.org/government-issued-digital-credentials-and-privacy/

IDPro Body of Knowledge: https://bok.idpro.org/

IDPro GitHub: https://github.com/idpros

Find out more about the Cybersecurity Midwest Summit 2023 at https://whova.com/web/2sOogdl3cIdo76LNOJrtUFRNXxvO%40kakipZlQHyewIA%3D/

Use the code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass for Identity Week America at https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Use the code OKTNIDAC30 for 30% off your Oktane 2023 registration at https://www.okta.com/oktane/

Use the code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee for the Authenticate Conference at https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, Jim and Jeff interview Ebony Love, Director of Cybersecurity Deployments with McDonald's. Ebony talks about a big project she did at McDonald's and how Identity is done on behalf of the business. She discusses the challenges of identity management for a large, decentralized network with legacy technology and how to solve these issues with management support. Ebony also shares her experience with management who may not be familiar with Identity and if they see the importance of it. Additionally, Ebony explains the role of onboarding in retaining talent and where McDonald's is in the journey to improving onboarding.

Connect with Ebony Love on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonylove/.

Find out more about the Cybersecurity Midwest Summit 2023 at https://whova.com/web/2sOogdl3cIdo76LNOJrtUFRNXxvO%40kakipZlQHyewIA%3D/

Use the code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass for Identity Week America at https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Use the code OKTNIDAC30 for 30% off your Oktane 2023 registration at https://www.okta.com/oktane/

Use the code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee for the Authenticate Conference at https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter/X/Whatever.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Baber Amin, Chief Product and Operating Officer at Veridium, discusses communicating IAM to the board. The main topics covered include how to approach the conversation about identity with the board or other senior leadership at an organization, what kind of questions about identity the board asks, how to get buy-in from senior leaders to invest in identity people, process, and technology, and where AI is taking the identity space. The episode ends on a lighter note with Amin discussing his recent completion of an Ironman 70.3 in Oregon and his least favorite candy.

Connect with Baber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baberamin/

Learn more about Veridium: https://veridiumid.com/

What Directors Think 2023: https://www.diligentinstitute.com/research/what-directors-think-2023/

Cybersecurity Midwest Summit 2023: https://whova.com/web/2sOogdl3cIdo76LNOJrtUFRNXxvO%40kakipZlQHyewIA%3D/

Identity Week America - use code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Authenticate Conference - use code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim and Jeff welcome Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director & CMO of FIDO Alliance, for his sixth appearance on the show. They discuss the upcoming Authenticate 2023 conference, including its key themes, tracks, and speakers. Andrew also talks about the progress made by FIDO over the last year, the impact of FIDO's UX guidelines, and what's next for FIDO and the FIDO Alliance. The episode ends on a lighter note with a question about playing golf against an actor or musician.

Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewshikiar/

Learn more about the FIDO Alliance: https://fidoalliance.org/

FIDO UX Guidelines: https://fidoalliance.org/ux-guidelines/

Cybersecurity Midwest Summit 2023: https://whova.com/web/2sOogdl3cIdo76LNOJrtUFRNXxvO%40kakipZlQHyewIA%3D/

Identity Week America - use code IDAC30 for a 30% discount on your conference pass: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm

Authenticate Conference - use code IDAC15PODCAST for a 15% discount on your registration fee: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim and Jeff talk with David Lee, the Identity Jedi, about the latest trends and developments in IAM. They discuss how David got into IAM, The Identity Jedi newsletter, and his recently published book. They also pick his brain about a range of topics, including ITDR, Microsoft's work with Entra, Thoma Bravo's collection of Digital Identity companies, and the hottest technologies in the IAM space. The episode ends on a lighter note, with a discussion about the color of David's Identity Jedi lightsaber. Tune in to find out which color he chooses!

Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/identityjedi/

Check out David’s book “The Only One In The Room: The Unwritten Rules of Being Black In Tech”: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-only-one-in-the-room-david-lee/1143684588?ean=9781312534155

The Identity Jedi: https://www.theidentityjedi.com/

Authenticate Conference: Use code IDAC15PODCAST for 15% off your registration fees.

Learn more about the Authenticate conference: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim and Jeff talk to Cassio Sampaio, who runs product for Customer Identity at Okta. They discuss CIAM, which stands for Customer Identity and Access Management, and its importance in today's digital landscape. They cover topics such as the difference between CIAM and traditional employee-focused identity and access management, self-service, common challenges businesses face when implementing a CIAM capability, the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in CIAM, and the future of CIAM. Cassio also gives advice to businesses that are just starting to explore implementing a CIAM solution. The episode ends on a lighter note with all three recommending non-IT books for listeners to check out to help them with their IAM or professional lives.

Connect with Cassio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csampaio/

Learn more about Okta: https://www.okta.com/

Okta Secure Sign-In Trends Report: https://www.okta.com/blog/2023/06/secure-sign-in-trends-report/

Introducing Auth0 CRAPTCHAs!: https://auth0.com/blog/introducing-auth0-craptchas/

The Password Game: https://neal.fun/password-game/

Thinking Fast and Slow (book recommendation): https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555

Outliers: The Story of Success (book recommendation): https://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930

One Minute Manager (book recommendation): https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Manager-Kenneth-Blanchard-Ph-D/dp/074350917X

Authenticate Conference: Use code IDAC15PODCAST for 15% off your registration fees.

Learn more about the Authenticate conference: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

On this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim and Jeff are joined by Justin Richer, Security & Standards Architect and Founder of Bespoke Engineering. Justin shares how he got into IAM and his book, "OAuth2 in Action". He also introduces "Cards Against Identity" and discusses how OIDC would be different if it were written anew today. The conversation turns to GNAP (Grant Negotiation and Authorization Protocol) and closes with a question from listener Markus about “trust in HR” and implementing automation being more of a political issue than a technical one. Tune in to hear this fascinating conversation!

Connect with Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinricher/

Learn more about Bespoke Engineering: https://bspk.io/

Why CSCW Applications Fail: Problems in the Design and Evaluation of Organizational Interfaces - https://www.cs.uml.edu/~holly/teaching/91550/spring2012/p85-grudin.pdf

Book - OAuth2 in Action: https://www.manning.com/books/oauth-2-in-action

GNAP: https://oauth.net/gnap/

Cards Against Identity: http://www.cardsagainstidentity.com

Gridlock Boston: https://bspk.io/games/gridlock/

Checkout Psycliq: https://psycliq.com/

The Precious Cinnamon Roll: https://www.theonion.com/beautiful-cinnamon-roll-too-good-for-this-world-too-pu-1819576048

Authenticate Conference: Use code IDAC15PODCAST for 15% off your registration fees.

Learn more about the Authenticate conference: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff discuss identity orchestration with Eric Olden, CEO at Strata Identity. They cover how it decouples apps from IAM infrastructure, the concept of identity fabric, and examples of IAM orchestration. They also explore how organizations start with orchestration and how it is driven by multi-cloud and legacy systems. Finally, they discuss how AI will impact orchestration.

Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boughtnotsold/

Learn more about Strata Identity: https://www.strata.io/

Authenticate Conference: Use code IDAC15PODCAST for 15% off your registration fees

Learn more about the Authenticate conference: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim talks with Martin Kuppinger, Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole, about the evolution of digital identity. They discuss highlights from the 2023 European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC), as well as topics such as decentralized identity, identity verification, and authorization.

Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinkuppinger/

Learn more about KuppingerCole: https://www.kuppingercole.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Ian Glazer, Founder and President of Weave Identity, about the themes and topics of the Identiverse 2023 conference.

Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/

Weave Identity: https://weaveidentity.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Gal Helemski, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at PlainID, about the role, attribute, and policy-based access controls.

Connect with Gal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gal-helemski-b9542231

Learn more about PlainID: https://www.plainid.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Andre Durand, Founder & CEO of Ping Identity about a wide range of topics that include the expanding scope of identity, AI, authorization, and go-kart racing.

Connect with Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andredurand/

Learn more about Ping: https://www.pingidentity.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Huzefa Olia, Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Engle, Chief Strategy Officer for 1Kosmos about the state of identity proofing and passwordless.

Connect with Huzefa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huzefaolia/

Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/englemichael/

Learn more about 1Kosmos: https://www.1kosmos.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff recorded live at the Identiverse 2023 conference and talked with old and new identity friends.

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk about the upcoming Identiverse 2023 conference in Las Vegas.

Identiverse: https://identiverse.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Ron Nissim, co-founder and CEO at Entitle, about Privileged Access Management (PAM). Is it dying, dead, or something else (like a zombie)?

Connect with Ron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nissim/

Learn more about Entitle and visit them at booth 1236 at Identiverse: https://www.entitle.io/

Related episode: https://www.identityatthecenter.com/listen/episode/1e6305af/142-is-pam-dead

Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20

LAST CHANCE! Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Jackie Shoback, Co-founder of 1414 Ventures and Corporate Board Director, and Howard Hall, Co-founder at 1414 Ventures and Managing Director at Consult Hyperion, about the digital identity market from an investors point of view.

#126 - Venture Capital in Digital Identity with Mike Engle and Howard Hall: https://www.identityatthecenter.com/listen/episode/1d4caad7/126-venture-capital-in-digital-identity

Connect with Jackie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-shoback/

Connect with Howard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-hall-38027/

Learn more about 1414 Ventures: https://www.1414ventures.com/

1414 Ventures MarketScape: https://www.1414ventures.com/marketscape

Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20

Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff brought the podcast to the Carolinas Identity Roundtable and discussed role-based access control (RBAC) with Beth Goins, Information Security IAM and Governance Manager at Arvest Bank, Prince Jones, Senior Manager at Trane Technologies, and Ashley Rouse, Lead Information Security Analyst at Lowes.

Connect with Beth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-goins-cism-903a638/

Connect with Prince: https://www.linkedin.com/in/princejones/

Connect with Ashley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-r-1241a5a2/

Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-lennon-02321b1/

Carolinas Identity Roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8985340/

Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20

Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Larry King, Vice President of Product with Strivacity, about designing proper IAM experiences when it comes to B2E, B2B, and B2C user journeys.

Connect with Larry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryaking/.

Learn more about Strivacity: https://www.strivacity.com/

Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20

Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with David Mahdi, CIO at Transmit Security, about how the worlds of cybersecurity and digital identity have fused together.

Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmahdi/

Learn more about Transmit Security: https://www.transmitsecurity.com/

Book: The Art of Selling Cybersecurity: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Selling-Cybersecurity-Mahdi-Raza/dp/1685835503

Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20

Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jeff talks with Andrew Hindle, Identiverse Conference Chair, about the 2023 Identiverse conference and how he defines Digital Identity and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Connect with Andi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahindle/ Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20 Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Srini Kasula, Senior IAM Technology Leader at Wells Fargo, about IAM in the banking world and the unique challenges of that industry.

Connect with Srini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivas-kasula-cissp-cisa-cism-4681a46/

Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20

Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Julie Smith, Founding Executive Director, and Jeff Reich, Executive Director from the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) about Identity Management Day 2023.

Connect with Jeff Reich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jreich

Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaesmith/

Learn more about the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA): https://www.idsalliance.org/

IDM Day: http://identitymanagementday.org

Identiverse: ⁠https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20⁠

Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk about their experiences at the 2023 Gartner US IAM Summit. More takeaways from the conference: https://venturebeat.com/security/4-key-trends-from-the-gartner-iam-summit-2023/ Identiverse: ⁠https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20⁠

Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk about the Gartner US IAM Summit 2023 kicking off today, March 20, along with a few other miscellaneous items. Oort State of Identity Report: https://oort.io/hubfs/Reports/State-of-Identity-Security-2023.pdf Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Igor Farinic, Co-Founder at Evolveum, about the role of open-source options as a transparent and collaborative approach to software development In the Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) space, which can help ensure the security and reliability of the software.

Connect with Igor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorfarinic/

Learn more about Evolveum: https://evolveum.com/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Eve Maler, Chief Technology Officer at ForgeRock, about trust within the context of identity and access management (IAM) and discuss that trust in three different areas: trust in the practice of IAM, trust and bias, and trust in IAM vendors.

Connect with Eve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evemaler

Learn more about ForgeRock: https://www.forgerock.com/

ForgeRock Community - CTO Lounge: https://community.forgerock.com/c/cto-lounge/6

Explain AI: https://explainai.org/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Helen Patton, Chief Information Security Officer for the CISCO Security Business Group, about her views on a range of IAM topics through her eyes as a CISO.

Connect with Helen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpatton/

Visit her website: https://www.cisohelen.com/

Cybersecurity Canon: https://cybersecuritycanon.com/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff take an episode to celebrate putting out 200 episodes and talk about how the show started and where it is going before highlighting a handful of favorite episodes over the last few years. Thanks to everyone who listens, shares, and subscribes!

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Sarah Cecchetti, Head of Product for AWS Cognito and co-founder and board member of IDPro, about managing IAM teams, products, projects, and everything in between.

Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcecchetti/

IDPro: https://idpro.org/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff have a discussion with Muli Motola, Co-founder, and CEO at accSenSe, about the need to consider Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) for identity infrastructure in the cloud.

Connect with Muli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/motolamuli/

Learn more about accSenSe: https://accsense.io/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Ken Myers, Director in the Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division for the GSA, and Ross Foard, IT Specialist in the INFOSEC group of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), about the GSA & CISA PAM Playbook.

Connect with Ken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idmken/

Connect with Ross:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-foard/

Privileged Identity Playbook: https://playbooks.idmanagement.gov/playbooks/pam/

Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (2nd Preliminary Draft): https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/1800-35/draft

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Mickey Boodaei, CEO and co-founder of Transmit Security, about reducing risk and fraud with modern authentication in Customer/Consumer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) platforms.

Connect with Mickey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeyboodaei/

Learn more about Transmit Security: https://www.transmitsecurity.com/

Events:

Gartner IAM Summit: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/identity-access-management-us

European Identity and Cloud Conference: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2023

Identiverse: https://identiverse.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Gabe Avner, Director of Content at Authomize, about his blog post about the merging of identity security with information security.

Connect with Gabe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-avner-57a67717/

Read Gabe's article: https://www.authomize.com/blog/2022-is-the-year-that-identity-fully-merged-with-security-a-retrospective/

Learn more about Authomize: https://www.authomize.com/

Upcoming events:

KuppingerCole European Identity & Cloud Conference:  https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2023

Identiverse 2023: https://identiverse.com/

Gartner US IAM Summit 2023: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/identity-access-management-us

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Martin Kuppinger, Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts, about a wide range of IAM topics in the first episode of 2023.

Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinkuppinger/

Learn more about KuppingerCole: https://www.kuppingercole.com/

KuppingerCole European Identity & Cloud Conference: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2023

Identiverse 2023: https://identiverse.com/

Gartner US IAM Summit 2023: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/identity-access-management-us

IDPro Words of Identity: https://bok.idpro.org/article/id/86/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff sit with Jerod Brennen, Principal Consultant and vCISO with SideChannel, to discuss IAM themes for 2022 and predict the 2023 IAM breakout stars for the identity space.

Connect with Jerod: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerodbrennen/

Jerod's LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/jerod-brennen

Jerod’s Cybersecurity Talks (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI0hoXtO7SA5Lq0rHrsT02SXWulm2Dal-

Decentralized Identity Foundation - https://identity.foundation/

North America Gartner IAM Summit: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/identity-access-management-us

Identiverse: https://identiverse.com/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff talk with Mel Dingman, Program Director with Booz Allen Hamilton, to learn more about how voice biometrics (VB) work for identification and authentication, the primary use cases, and what is next for the VB space.

Connect with Mel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadingman/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff talk with Eric Woodruff of Semperis to learn more about Microsoft's Entra offering and where it fits into the identity ecosystem.

Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msfthiker/

Eric on Mastodon: @[email protected]

Eric On Identity: https://ericonidentity.com/

Learn more about Semperis: https://www.semperis.com/

Microsoft Entra: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-entra

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Paul Mezzara, Vice President of Strategy with Saviynt, about his background as a Gartner analyst and some of the challenges of proper identity governance across an organization.

Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmezzera/

Learn more about Saviynt: https://saviynt.com/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Axay Desai, Founder & CEO of ObserveID, about different trends in the IAM space including converged IAM, managing multi-cloud identity, and user behavior analytics.

Connect with Axay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axay-desai/

Learn more about ObserveID: https://www.observeid.com

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff talk with Eric Anderson, Enterprise Security Director at Adobe, about Oktane 22 conference themes before ending with some new music recommendations as the walls come crumbling down around us to close out the conference.

Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonericrobert/

IDSA/Adobe Identity-Centric Security: https://www.idsalliance.org/customer-stories/adobe/

Adobe's Zero-Trust Enterprise Network Platform: https://www.adobe.com/content/dam/cc/en/security/pdfs/Adobe-ZEN-WP.pdf

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Jim and Jeff talk with Abhay Thomas, Director of Application Development at Pega, and Vijay Amanchi, Senior Manager of Application Development at Pega, about the multi-year customer and enterprise IAM journey their organization has been on.

Connect with Abhay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhaythomas/

Connect with Vijay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-amanchi/

Pegasystems: https://www.pega.com/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Eugenio Pace, President of Customer Identity at Okta, and Shiv Ramji, Chief Product Officer of Customer Identity at Okta, about the role Auth0 has played in the formation of the Okta Customer Identity Cloud.

Connect with Shiv: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivenramji/

Connect with Eugenio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeniop/

A Guide to Claims-Based Identity and Access Control, Second Edition - Book Download: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28362

Episode Sponsors:

Oktane 22: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

RSM Digital Identity: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/identity-and-access.html

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff talk with Matt Vlasach, VP of Product with Jamf, about managing identity on Apple devices.

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvlasach/

Learn more about Jamf: https://www.jamf.com/

Episode Sponsors:

Oktane 22: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

RSM Digital Identity: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/identity-and-access.html

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff talk with Alvina Anta, CIO at Okta about her path to the role, Oktane 22, and the sessions she is leading on diversity and the role of the CIO when it comes to driving business transformation.

Connect with Alvina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvinaantar/

Episode Sponsors:

Oktane 22: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

RSM Digital Identity: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/identity-and-access.html

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff talk with fellow RSM Digital Identity team member Ben Doud and recap the first day of the Oktane 22 conference.

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bendoud/

Episode Sponsors:

Oktane 22: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

RSM Digital Identity: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/identity-and-access.html

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk about Oktane 2022 before getting into a conversation Jim had about IDQL (ID Query Language) and the open source Hexa project to tackle multi-cloud identity and access management with Gerry Gebel, Head of Standards at Strata Identity.

Connect with Gerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-gebel/

Learn more about Strata.io: https://www.strata.io/

Learn more about IDQL and Hexa: https://hexaorchestration.org/

Retail & Hospitality ISAC: https://rhisac.org/

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Jim and Jeff put on an IAM spooktacular episode with the help of listeners that sent in their IAM horror stories.

Oktane: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

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Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff are on location at the FIDO Alliance Authenticate 2022 Conference and wrap up the coverage with a talk with Kevin Goldman, Chief Design Officer at Trusona and Chair of the User Experience Committee and Board Member for the FIDO Alliance, about the sharp focus the FIDO Alliance has put on the customer user experience of passkey authentication.

Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingoldman/

Learn more about Trusona: https://www.trusona.com/

Learn more about the FIDO Design System: https://fidoalliance.org/design-system/

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Jim and Jeff are on location at the FIDO Alliance Authenticate 2022 Conference and talk with Sarah Clark, Senior Vice President for Digital Identity at Mastercard about the work being done at Mastercard to create a reusable identity network.

Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmclark/

Learn more about Mastercard Digital Identity Service: https://idservice.com/en/home.html

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Jim and Jeff are on location at the FIDO Alliance Authenticate 2022 Conference and talk with Tom Sheffield, Senior Director, Cybersecurity with Target, about the multiyear FIDO journey that Target has been on to simplify and strengthen their enterprise user authentication experiences.

Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sheffield/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff are on location at the FIDO Alliance Authenticate 2022 Conference and talk with Ian Glazer, SVP Product Management at Salesforce and cofounder of IDPro, and Andi Hindle, Content Chair for Identiverse and Board Member at IDPro, about the IDPro organization and findings from the 2022 IDPro Skills Survey.

Connect with Ian Glazer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/

Connect with Andi Hindle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahindle/

Learn more about IDPro: https://idpro.org

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff are on location at the FIDO Alliance Authenticate 2022 Conference and talk with John Poirier, Lead Director for CVS Health, about the role voice can play in a positive authentication experience.

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpoirier/

Learn more about the VEX Robotics Competition: https://www.vexrobotics.com/competition

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Jim and Jeff talk with Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director at the FIDO Alliance, to get a preview of the Authenticate 2022 conference kicking off today (October 17, 2022) in Seattle, Washington.

Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewshikiar/

Authenticate 2022: https://authenticatecon.com/

FIDO Alliance: https://fidoalliance.org/

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Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Gary Rowe, Founder, CEO, and Principal Consulting Analyst at TechVision Research, about the upcoming Chrysalis 2022 conference and what identity practitioners should expect.

Connect with Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-rowe-b6966523/

Chrysalis 2022: https://techvisionresearch.com/chrysalis-2022/

TechVision Research: https://techvisionresearch.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Kurt Greening, Head of Sales for Cerby, about things the IAM practitioners of the world should consider when managing access to social media accounts.

Connect with Kurt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtgreening/

Learn more about Cerby: https://www.cerby.com/

Cerby Social Media Checklist: https://go.cerby.com/take-action

Authenticate 2022: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2022-conference/

Oktane 2022: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Jay Klauser, Head of Global Sales Engineering and Tech Alliances with Britive, about how IAM in the cloud is different and how frameworks like CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management) and DREAM (Dynamic Resource Entitlement and Access Management) are helping the IAM industry and practitioners get their arms around identity security for the public cloud.

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-klauser-0666353/

Learn more about Britive: https://www.britive.com/

Authenticate 2022: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2022-conference/

Oktane 2022: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff talk with Nishant Kaushik, CTO with Uniken, about the identity proofing space including the difference between verified identity and verifiable credentials.

Connect with Nishant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantkaushik/

Learn more about Uniken: https://www.uniken.com/

1Kosmos Webinar Link: https://www.1kosmos.com/event/mfa-tried-to-fix-passwords-but-how-do-we-fix-mfa/

Authenticate 2022: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2022-conference/

Oktane 2022: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Andres Aguiar, Product & Engineering Leader with Okta, about Fine Grained Authorization (FGA), OpenFGA, and where they fit in the authorization landscape.

Connect with Andres on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaguiar/

Learn more about OpenFGA: https://openfga.dev/

Google Zanzibar Academy: https://zanzibar.academy/

1Kosmos Webinar Link: https://www.1kosmos.com/event/mfa-tried-to-fix-passwords-but-how-do-we-fix-mfa/

Authenticate 2022: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2022-conference/

Oktane 2022: https://www.okta.com/oktane22/

Connect with Jim and Jeff on LinkedIn here:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Jim and Jeff answer questions from Identity at the Center listeners including traditional MFA versus man in the middle attacks, managing layered access, and why modernization is usually just a fancy word for "catching up."

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Jim and Jeff talk with Brad Tumy, Senior Solutions Engineer with IndyKite about identity graphs that support knowledge-based access controls.

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Learn more about IndyKite: https://www.indykite.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Vittorio Bertocci, Principal Architect with Auth0 a Product Unit of Okta, about the 2022 Gartner IAM Summit and get into some of the recent changes in the world of Identity-related technical specifications such as passkeys, verified credentials, and privacy.

Connect with Vittorio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vittoriobertocci/

Learn more about Auth0: https://auth0.com/

Listen to Identity Unlocked: https://identityunlocked.auth0.com/

Okta's take on passkeys: https://auth0.com/blog/our-take-on-passkeys/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Hed Kovetz, CEO & Co-Founder at Silverfort, at the 2022 Gartner IAM Summit about the Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) space and why it should be top of mind for your authentication plan.

Connect with Hed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hed-kovetz-910ba5b9/

Learn more about Silverfort: https://www.silverfort.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Jaime Lewis-Gross, Vice President, Solutions Engineering & Strategy with Saviynt, about a range of topics from the 2022 Gartner IAM Summit in Las Vegas.

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Learn more about Saviynt: https://saviynt.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Luis Almeida from Clear Skye about the 2022 Gartner IAM Summit including differences from prior years and the role platforms are playing in the IGA space.

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Learn more about Clear Skye: https://clearskye.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Pierce Chakraborty, Associate Director with Protiviti, about the final day and overall experience of the 2022 Gartner IAM Summit.

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Jim and Jeff talk with Steven Rennick, Identity Architecture at Ciena, Craig Ramsay, Solution Architect with Omada, Scott Harrod, IAM Technical Analyst with Sallie Mae, and Chris Power, Ops Manager with Sallie Mae, about their identity origin stories and our experiences through day two of the 2022 Gartner IAM Summit.

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Jim and Jeff talk with Rosa Black, Manager of IAM at Sidley Austin, about the first day of the 2022 Gartner IAM Summit in Las Vegas and our favorite sessions and highlights from the day.

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Jim and Jeff talk about the upcoming Gartner IAM Summit in Las Vegas and answer the question "Is cereal soup?"

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Jim and Jeff talk with Binod Singh, Founder & President at Ilantus Technologies about how pricing models for identity tools has changed over the years from perpetual, subscription, to consumption based.

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Learn more about Ilantus: https://www.ilantus.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Robert Snodgrass, Director in the Information Security practice at RSM, about how state and local governments are tackling identity and access management as part of a broader push for the availability of more digital services.

Connect with Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-snodgrass-7a199412/

Shameless plug for where we all work and what we do: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity.html

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Jim and Jeff tackle a tweet from listener Chris covering manual extracts, job roles, managing audit expectations and more. Have a topic you want us to address? Tweet it to @idacpodcast

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Jim and Jeff talk about considerations for IAM when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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Jim and Jeff answer listener submitted questions from around the world. Thanks to Joe, Andrew, and Nigel for submitting great questions!

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Jim and Jeff talk about the differences between customer and workforce multifactor authentication (MFA) use cases and which they feel is "harder."

Deepfake Interviews: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/criminals-deepfake-video-interview-remote-work

Marriott July 2022 breach: https://siliconangle.com/2022/07/05/second-time-year-marriott-suffered-data-breach/

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Jim and Jeff celebrate the show turning 3 and then get into thoughts around the ISACA report "State of Cybersecurity 2022"

ISACA State of Cybersecurity 2022 report: https://www.isaca.org/go/state-of-cybersecurity-2022

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Jim and Jeff talk with Julie Smith, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance, about their recent report "2022 Trends in Securing Digital Identities" and some of the key findings they observed.

Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaesmith/

Identity Defined Security Alliance: https://www.idsalliance.org/

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Jim and Jeff ask a few of their identity friends to answer the question: What is the difference between digital identity and identity and access management?

Ian Glazer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/

Sarah Cecchetti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcecchetti/

Eve Maler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evemaler/

Adam Mikeal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amikeal/

Jaime Lewis-Gross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimelewisgross/

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Jim and Jeff talk about the RSA Conference in San Francisco and thoughts on how to govern and structure IAM in a distributed environment.

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Jim and Jeff talk with Andi Hindle, Chair at IDPro and Content Chair of Identiverse, about the upcoming Identiverse 2022 conference and the IDPro organization.

Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahindle/

Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrewhindle

Learn more about Identiverse: https://identiverse.com/

Learn more about IDPro: https://idpro.org/

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Jim and Jeff get into a discussion about fixed-fee vs. time and materials pricing when it comes to contracting and what to be aware of for each. Also, do we believe in aliens?

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Jim and Jeff talk about a free lunch fiasco in New York City and the things to consider when planning an IAM go-live.

GrubHub article we discussed: https://www.grubstreet.com/2022/05/grubhub-free-lunch-debacle.html

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Jim and Jeff talk about passwordless for the masses coming over the course of the next year and then get into the IT philosophy of the Plan-Build-Run model and how that applies when running IAM for an organization.

Krebs On Security - Your Phone May Soon Replace Many of Your Passwords: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/05/your-phone-may-soon-replace-many-of-your-passwords/

CIOinsight Best Practices for Plan-Build-Run Model Article: https://www.cioinsight.com/application-development/nine-best-practices-for-plan-build-run-frameworks/

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Jim and Jeff talk about a blog post by Phil Venables from Google about the role of organizational politics when it comes to Identity & Access Management and navigating how to get things done.

Organizational Politics by Phil Venables: https://www.philvenables.com/post/organizational-politics

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Jim and Jeff talk about who should go to IAM conferences and why, gaps organizations seem to have in managing B2B identities consistently before Jeff goes on a rampage (for him) about World Password Day.

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Jim and Jeff take some time to answer a variety of IAM questions from listeners around the world before pivoting to Jim belting out the hits.

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Jim and Jeff talk about the role of Privileged Access Management as the organizations shift more to the cloud for their infrastructure. Also, our favorite McDonald's orders.

99% of cloud identities are overly permissive, opening door to attackers: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3656793/99-of-cloud-identities-are-overly-permissive-misconfigured-iam-opening-door-to-attackers.html

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Jim and Jeff talk with Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director at the FIDO Alliance, about why he thinks 2022 will be the year of the MFA Bypass and what FIDO is doing to provide options to IAM practitioners to move towards possession-based authentication.

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewshikiar/

Learn more about the FIDO Alliance: https://FidoAlliance.org

Learn more about the FIDO Certified Professional Program: https://fidoalliance.org/fido-certified-professional-program/

FIDO UX Guidelines: https://fidoalliance.org/ux-guidelines/desktop-authenticator-ux-guidelines/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Julie Smith, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance, about Identity Management Day 2022 which is on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022. Follow #IDMGMTDay2022 and #BeIdentitySmart on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay in the loop with the festivities.

Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaesmith/

Learn more about the IDSA: https://www.idsalliance.org/

Check out the Identity Management Day 2022 website: https://www.accelevents.com/e/identitymanagementday2022#about

Aardvark and Repokid: https://netflixtechblog.com/introducing-aardvark-and-repokid-53b081bf3a7e

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Jim and Jeff talk with Dan Creed, Head of Infrastructure Security at Meta about the IAM challenges Meta faces on a daily basis and some of the identity risks to be solved for in the metaverse.

Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-creed-mba-ccsp-sscp-csis-cios-ecih-2947162/

Learn more about Meta: Meta.com

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Jim and Jeff talk with Dieter Schuller, Chief Revenue Officer at Radiant Logic, about what an Identity Data Fabric is and how it can help solve some of the data challenges in the IAM space.

Connect with Dieter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schullerd/

Learn more about Radiant Logic: https://www.radiantlogic.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk about working in IAM consulting as strategists and answer a listener question from Matt about IAM strategy vs. programs and when and where the focus should be on strategic vs. tactical items.

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Jim and Jeff talk with Paul Fisher, Lead Analyst with KuppingerCole, to learn more about identity fabrics and KuppingerCole's DREAM (Dynamic Resource Entitlement and Access Management).

Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carpaul/

Learn more about KuppingerCole: https://www.kuppingercole.com/

DREAM Introduction: https://www.kuppingercole.com/blog/kuppinger/access-entitlements-multi-cloud-hybrid

Identity Fabrics: Developing your IAM Program from Vision to Strategy: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2022/blog/identity-fabrics-developing-your-iam-program-from-vision-to-strategy

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Jim and Jeff talk with Mike Fraser, VP of DevSecOps at Sophos, to learn more about DevSecOps and how digital identity plays a role in the application development pipeline.

Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itascode/

Learn more about Sophos: https://www.sophos.com/en-us

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Jim and Jeff talk with Frydentity, aka Alec Fry, Senior Systems Engineer at Transmit Security, about passwordless vs. password-less differences and how true passwordless works in the real world.

Connect with Alec: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frydentity/

Learn more about Transmit Security: https://www.transmitsecurity.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Upendra Mardikar, Chief Security Officer, at Snap Finance about customer identity and how the fintech space is evolving to combat fraud and provide better payment experiences for their customers.

Connect with Upendra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/upendra-mardikar-11523a/

Learn more about Snap Finance: https://snapfinance.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Ward Duchamps, CEO at Scaled Access, about authentication and authorization when it comes to the world of Consumer or Customer IAM (CIAM).

Connect with Ward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wardduchamps

Learn more about Scaled Access: https://www.scaledaccess.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Archit Lohokare, Vice President of Product Management at CyberArk, about the NIST 800-63 publication for Digital Identity Guidelines.

Connect with Archit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/architl/

NIST 800-63: https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/

CyberArk NIST 800-63-3 Primer: https://www.cyberark.com/resources/blog/nist-800-63-3-digital-identity-guidelines-a-primer

Learn more about CyberArk: https://www.cyberark.com/

CyberArk Webinar "Strengthen MFA Security in 2022: Master Authentication Factor Best Practices": https://lp.cyberark.com/20220210-ACCESS-MFA-WEBINAR_Registration.html

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Jim and Jeff with Adam Mikeal, Director, Information Security & Adjunct Prof. at Texas A&M University talk about the challenges of running identity services as part of a higher education institution and bringing some of those experiences into the classroom.

Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amikeal/

Texas A&M University: https://www.tamu.edu/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Den Jones, Chief Security Officer at Banyan Security, about what Zero Trust in the year 2022 looks like and how to get started.

Connect with Den on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denwjones/

Learn more about Banyan Security: https://www.banyansecurity.io/

Check out UrbanPunks: https://soundcloud.com/urbanpunks

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Jim and Jeff talk with John Tolbert, Lead Analyst and Managing Director at KuppingerCole, to learn more about fraud reduction intelligence platforms and how they fit into an identity program's capabilities.

Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tolbert/

Learn more about KuppingerCole: https://www.kuppingercole.com/

Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platform Leadership Quadrant: https://plus.kuppingercole.com/article/lc80488/fraud-reduction-intelligence-platforms/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Armin Ebrahimi, Head of Distributed Identity at Ping Identity, about the role identity proofing plays in the identity space.

Connect with Armin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aebrahimi/

Learn more about Ping Identity: https://www.pingidentity.com/

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Jim and Jeff talk with Mike Engle, Head of Strategic Planning from 1Kosmos, and Howard Hall, lead for the North American Office of Consult Hyperion, about the role their digital identity venture capital firm "1414 Ventures" plays in the identity ecosystem.

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/englemichael/

Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-hall-38027/

Learn more about 1414 Ventures: https://www.1414ventures.com/

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