Identity at the Center Identity at the Center #66 - IAM Certifications with Henry Bagdasarian from the Identity Management Institute
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Oct 19, 2020 Henry Bagdasarian, Founder and President of the Identity Management Institute, dives into the world of IAM certifications. He shares his journey from IT audit to establishing IMI while discussing its mission to professionalize identity management. Henry details their certification structure, emphasizing its importance in reducing breach risks and advancing careers. He also covers the significance of balancing technical and non-technical roles and explores the emerging relevance of blockchain in identity management. A must-listen for aspiring IAM professionals!
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From Audit To Founding IMI
- Henry transitioned from IT audit to CISO and then founded IMI after starting an identity theft blog.
- He built IMI in response to demand for training and certification in identity topics.
Certifications Built On Risk Domains
- IMI structures certifications around critical risk domains to cover identity risks comprehensively.
- Each certification maps chapters to specific risk domains for focused competence.
Pick Certifications By Role
- Choose a certification that matches your role: governance, technical, operations, or identity theft prevention.
- Consider CDP if you want combined security and privacy expertise across data protection.