The current state of IAM: A Rick-the-toolman episode.
Jul 1, 2024
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Guests Ted Wagner and Cassio Sampaio discuss the current state of Identity and Access Management, emphasizing Zero Trust security concepts and the importance of IAM in cybersecurity. They explore challenges in workforce and customer identity, the evolution of authentication methods, and address password insecurity.
Identity and Access Management is crucial for cybersecurity, focusing on user identities and access rights.
Shift towards advanced authentication methods to enhance cybersecurity and user security experiences.
Deep dives
Importance of Connectivity for Business Security
CloudFlare's creation of the Connectivity Cloud emphasizes the need to secure businesses operating in diverse environments with employees, apps, and networks spread across various locations, highlighting the challenge of visibility, security gaps, and increased risks.
Significance of Identity and Access Management in Cybersecurity
The podcast delves into the critical role of Identity and Access Management in cybersecurity, emphasizing the foundational importance of effectively managing user identities and access rights to ensure the security of environments, workloads, and networks.
Evolution of Authentication Methods and Password Security
The evolution of authentication methods from traditional passwords to advanced techniques like authenticator soft tokens and push authentication is discussed, indicating the profession's gradual shift towards eliminating passwords for enhanced cybersecurity and improved user security experiences.
Rick Howard, The CSO, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at N2K CyberWire, discusses the current state of Identity and Access Management (IAM) with CyberWire Hash Table guests Ted Wagner, SAP National Security Services, and Cassio Sampaio Chief Product Officer for Customer Identity, at Okta.