Identity at the Center #396 - Gartner IAM Summit - Majority Rules
Jan 19, 2026
In this lively discussion, Rebecca Archambault, a Gartner analyst focused on identity and access management, joins hosts Jeff and Jim for an interactive game show. They explore fun and pressing identity topics, with audience votes determining favorites. Key highlights include the buzzword 'agentic identity,' effective strategies for navigating vendor halls, and the true purpose of analyst 1:1 sessions. Listeners also hear about AI risks, managing non-human identities, and the most common vendor lies, all wrapped in a lighthearted, engaging atmosphere.
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Prioritize Conference Education
- Prioritize education when attending conferences if you want actionable learnings rather than just socializing.
- Plan sessions and vendor meetings ahead to maximize your conference ROI.
Agentic Identity Is The Big Buzzword
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UBA Favored For Insider Threats
- User behavior analytics (UBA/UEBA) is seen primarily as a tool for insider threat detection.
- The audience values UBA more for internal risk visibility than external fraud detection.