Andy Clark

This week, Jim and Jeff chat with Andy Clark, a Principal Consultant at Okta with an extensive background in IT and identity access management. Andy dives into the evolution of IAM, emphasizing the benefits of centralized systems over app-specific identities. He explains the differences between SAML and OpenID Connect, touting OIDC’s simplicity for developers. The conversation also covers the importance of user experience in MFA adoption and discusses emerging trends in cloud IAM and identity consolidation. Get insights on how secure authentication is shaping our digital landscape!