Identity at the Center Identity At The Center #41 - Server Access Management 101 with Paul
Apr 27, 2020
Paul Volosen, a Centrify expert with a rich history in identity access management from Microsoft and SailPoint, shares insights on securing server access. He explains the importance of IAM for tech enthusiasts and dives into the challenges of managing access across numerous servers. Learn about the role of 'Sudo' in command management, the significance of PAM modules, and how to handle service account governance. Paul also discusses the relevance of LDAP today and strategies for integrating Active Directory with Linux systems, emphasizing the ongoing need for strong privileged access management in cloud environments.
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Pacific Coast Road Trips
- Paul loves driving the Pacific coast and has done the LA–San Francisco route many times.
- He recommends a convertible and cautions about cliffs and tight turns for a safer trip.
From Microsoft To IAM Career
- Paul fell into IAM after starting at Microsoft and later moving to SailPoint, building his security career over two decades.
- His path combined OS-level authentication work and later identity and access management roles.
Keep Learning In IAM
- Embrace IAM because it mixes governance, automation, DevOps and security to keep work interesting.
- Learn broadly across technologies to stay engaged and valuable in the field.