#364 - Building Bridges in Identity with IDPro Joni Brennan

Welcome back to Identity at the Center! Jeff flies solo this week as Jim handles a cross-country move, bringing you an insightful conversation with Joni Brennan, the new Chair of the IDPro Board of Directors.

In this episode, Joni shares her vision for IDPro's future, discussing what the organization does well and where improvements are needed. As both IDPro Chair and President of DIACC (Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada), Joni brings unique insights into the business side of identity management, international perspectives on digital wallets, and the importance of building bridges across different identity ecosystems.

Joni also opens up about her work bridging local, national, and international identity initiatives in Canada, and why she believes identity professionals need to think beyond just technical specifications.

Plus, stick around for a special bonus segment where we meet Champ, Joni's adorable new German Shepherd-Rottweiler puppy!

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Connect with Joni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibrennan

Learn more about IDPro: https://idpro.org/

Learn more about DIACC: https://diacc.ca/

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

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Solo Host Setup00:40 - Welcome Joni Brennan, New IDPro Chair01:00 - Official IDPro Podcast Partnership Announcement02:00 - Life Updates: Still in the Trailer on Starlink03:00 - What IDPro Members Should Know05:00 - Open Invitation for Community Feedback07:00 - What IDPro Does Well vs Areas for Improvement10:00 - The Need for More Structure in IDPro12:00 - Defining Identity Professionals Beyond Technical Roles14:00 - The Value of IDPro Slack Community16:00 - Business of IAM: Beyond Technical Implementation18:00 - Case Studies and Success Stories for IDPro20:00 - Learning from Failures and Sharing Knowledge22:00 - Organizational Politics in Identity Management25:00 - Building Bridges Between Identity Ecosystems27:00 - Introduction to DIACC and Canadian Perspective30:00 - Local vs National vs International Identity Initiatives32:00 - Digital Wallets and the Trust Problem35:00 - Centralization vs Decentralization in Identity38:00 - Trust Anchors and Multiple Wallet Ecosystem40:00 - Making Identity Products People Want to Use42:00 - Privacy, Audit Trails, and Government Regulation44:00 - Citizen-Directed Government Data45:00 - International Perspectives on Identity Solutions47:00 - AI, Fraud, and Regulatory Responses in Canada49:00 - Serving Current Needs While Building Future Solutions50:00 - The Challenge of Being an Identity Expert51:00 - Wrapping Up IDPro Discussion52:00 - Bonus: Meet Champ the Puppy54:00 - Dog Stories and Puppy Training56:00 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Keywords

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