#347 - The Future of Identity: Analyzing and Forecasting IAM with Simon Moffatt

May 5, 2025

Join Simon Moffatt, founder of The Cyber Hut and identity researcher, as he discusses the future of identity security in a rapidly changing tech landscape. He explores the pivotal role of AI in identity management and how it reshapes accountability and job security. Simon also shares insights from his book, 'IAM at 2035,' predicting the evolution of identity, and touches on his creative writing process for a dystopian novel. His engaging journey through the identity space offers fresh perspectives on both technology and storytelling.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

Identity is Fundamental to Technology

Identity is essential for security, productivity, and online services.
Without identity, basic operations, including podcasting, can't happen.

ANECDOTE

Starting with Mainframe Identity Work

Simon Moffatt started in identity by manually handling 36,000+ mainframe user IDs.
This extensive hands-on task shaped his early identity and access management career.

ADVICE

Three Es for Effective Content

Aim to educate, empower, and entertain your audience.
Simplify complex identity topics across various content formats.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim discuss with Simon Moffatt, founder of The Cyber Hut and identity researcher, the integral role of identity in security, productivity, and online services. They dive into Simon's journey in the identity space, the importance of fresh analytical tools, and his new book, 'IAM at 2035,' which delves into the future of identity security. The discussion also covers AI's impact on consulting and identity, the importance of non-human identities being tied to carbon life forms, and potential scenarios of AI taking over various roles. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted chat about potential fictional writing endeavors.

Timestamps

00:00 The Importance of Identity in Technology01:53 Podcast Introduction and Listener Engagement04:57 Conference Announcements and Exciting Events07:47 Guest Introduction: Simon Moffatt10:34 Simon's Journey into Identity and Access Management17:22 The Cyber Hut and Emerging Technologies19:19 Content Creation and Writing Process23:30 The Analyst Brief Podcast25:50 Moffatt's Laws of Identity Security32:40 The Importance of Accountability in AI33:07 Autonomous Decision Making and Accountability35:11 AI's Impact on Jobs and Consulting37:14 The Future of AI and Human Creativity40:22 Challenges and Opportunities in AI43:32 Introducing the Book: IAM at 203556:59 Writing and Creativity: Fictional Ideas01:06:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmoffatt/

The Cyber Hut: https://www.thecyberhut.com/

IAM Radar: https://iamradar.thecyberhut.com/

The Analyst Brief Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-cyber-hut/

IAM at 2035 Book: https://us.amazon.com/IAM-2035-Future-Identity-Security-ebook/dp/B0D2516SQP

Conference Discounts!

European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridac

Identiverse 2025 - Use code IDV25-IDAC25 for 25% off: 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 http://idacpodcast.com

Keywords:

IAM, identity and access management, Simon Moffatt, The Cyber Hut, IAM at 2035, Moffatt Laws, digital identity, identity security, AI accountability, AI and identity, identity podcast, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, identity at the center, IdentiSquabble, identity consulting, future of IAM, identity trends, identity conference