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 al...
Mar 20, 2024•56 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Mar 18, 2024•59 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 06, 2024•55 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast 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 interes...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast 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&...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 
