Identity at the Center
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIdentity at the Center is a weekly podcast all about identity security in the context of identity and access management (IAM). With decades of real-world IAM experience, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman bring you conversations with news, topics, and guests from the identity management industry. Do you know who has access to what?
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#276 - CloudSec with Kat Traxler of TrustOnCloud
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn 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 al...
#275 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - Sonrai Security
April 17, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBIn 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 illuminate...
#274 - Deep IAM Thoughts with John Podboy
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn 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 revenu...
#273 - CHIDO, SAP IAM, and EIC 2024 with Martin Kuppinger of KuppingerCole Analysts
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn 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...
#272 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - Salto
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBIn 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 visio...
#271 - Identity Management Day 2024 with Jeff Reich of the IDSA
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn 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 t...
#270 - A Public Conversation About Privacy with Hannah Sutor of GitLab and IDPro
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn 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.co...
#269 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - Zilla Security
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 103 MBThis 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 al...
#268 - Identiverse 2024 Preview with Andi Hindle
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIn 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...
#267- PAM & IGA with Paul Mezzera
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn 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 h...
#266 - Identity Wallets with Nick Mothershaw of The Open Identity Exchange
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn 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...
#265 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - Veza
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIn 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 compr...
#264 - Privacy with Laura Gomez-Martin of RSM
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIn 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 int...
#263 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - Thales & OneWelcome Identity Platform
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn 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 complexitie...
#262 - Identity Metasystems and Fabrics with Eve Maler of Venn Factory
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn 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'...
#261 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - rf IDEAS
February 21, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBIn 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 vertica...
#260 - Passkeys with Daniel Grube of TikTok
February 19, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBIn 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 ep...
#259 - The SOCs Role In Identity Security
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn 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 a...
#258 - IDAC Mail Bag for January 2024
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn 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 a...
#257 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - ConductorOne with Alex Bovee
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBIn 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 t...
#256 - IDAC of NIST with Ryan Galluzzo of NIST
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn 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 intera...
#255 - CAEP and SSF 101 with Atul from SGNL and Sean from Disney
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MBIn 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 f...
#254 - Exploring Digital Identity with Phil Windley
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe 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 ta...
#253 - Chrysalis IV with Gary Rowe of TechVision Research
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBThis 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...
#252 - Wrapping up 2023
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBIn 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...
#251 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - Sonrai Security with Sandy Bird
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MBIn 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 motiva...
#250 - Demystifying Blockchain Identity with Jay Schulman of RSM
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn 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, th...
#249 - Cyber Insurance with Jason Rebholz of Corvus Insurance and YouTube’s Teach Me Cyber
December 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn 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 ...
#248 - Decentralized Identity with the Identity Woman Kaliya Young
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn 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 governme...
#247 - Big Areas of Identity to Solve with Matt Caulfield of Cisco
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn 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...
#246 - IDAC Mailbag - Halloween 2023 Edition
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIn 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 microserv...
#245 - Taking IAM to the Bank with Dave Middleton of Bank of America
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBIn 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 usabi...
#244 - Authenticate 2023: Identity at the Center Live
November 03, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 51.6 MBIn 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 respectiv...
#243 - Authenticate 2023: UX with Ori Eisen of Trusona
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn 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 wi...
#242 - Authenticate 2023: Passkeys with Pedro Martinez of Thales Group
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 78 MBIn 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 s...
#241 - Authenticate 2023: Standards & Entra with Pam Dingle of Microsoft
October 27, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 99.5 MBIn 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 lig...
#240 - Authenticate 2023: Biometrics with Stephanie Shuckers, Professor at Clarkson University and Director of the Center for Identification Technology Research
October 25, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn 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...
#239 - Authenticate 2023: Machine Identity with David Mahdi of Transmit Security
October 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn 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 i...
#238 - Oktane, Identity Week, and Navigate Thoughts & Authenticate Preview
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBIn 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. Con...
#237 - OAuth 2.0 Step Up Authentication Challenge Protocol with Vittorio Bertocci
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJim 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-commun...
#236 - Identity Week America 2023: Ian Glazer & Steve Hutchison
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn 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 wit...
#235 - Identity Week America 2023: Molly Taylor & Jonny Drape-Comyn of Identity Week America
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBIn 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 ...
#234 - Identity Week America 2023: Jeff Reich of the Identity Defined Security Alliance
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 60.5 MBIn 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 ...
#233 - Another Garbage Plate of IAM
October 02, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn 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-mod...
#232 - Just in Time Access with John Morton of Britive
September 25, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 99.3 MBIn 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. Con...
#231 - Authorization 2.0 with Rich Dandliker of Veza
September 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn 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 u...
#230 - Quantum IAM with Teresa Wu and Olivier Nora of Idemia
September 11, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBIn 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 prob...
#229 - Cryptography 101 for Identity Practitioners with Dr. Andrew Stern of Revive Labs
September 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn 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 conclud...
#228 - How IAM Standard Sausage Is Made with Heather Flanagan of Spherical Cow Consulting
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn 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, wha...
#227 - Behind the Golden Arches of IAM with Ebony Love of McDonalds
August 21, 2023 13:49 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn 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 ...