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 v...
Feb 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 261
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. Th...
Feb 19, 2024•49 min•Ep. 260
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 a...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 259
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 I...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 258
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 introd...
Feb 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 257
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'...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 256
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 f...
Jan 22, 2024•53 min•Ep. 255
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 proce...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 254
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...
Jan 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 253
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, im...
Dec 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 252
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 ...
Dec 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 251
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 blockcha...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 250
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 pract...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 249
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 ...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 248
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...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 247
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...
Nov 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 246
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...
Nov 06, 2023•57 min•Ep. 245
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 or...
Nov 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 244
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...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 243
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 sync...
Oct 30, 2023•42 min•Ep. 242
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...
Oct 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 241
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 con...
Oct 25, 2023•56 min•Ep. 240
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 ident...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 239
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 ...
Oct 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 238
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-co...
Oct 09, 2023•36 min•Ep. 237
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 wit...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 236
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 ...
Oct 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 235
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 Amer...
Oct 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 234
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-i...
Oct 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 233
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. Conn...
Sep 25, 2023•54 min•Ep. 232
