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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 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/
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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.
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 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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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/
Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/
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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/
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 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/
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 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/
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 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
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 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/
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 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.
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.
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