Sean O’Dell

Sean O'Dell, who specializes in identity security at The Walt Disney Company, shares insights from Identiverse 2025. He discusses the importance of continuous identity management and event-driven architecture. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of AI in identity access management, challenges in identity verification, and the complexities surrounding non-human identities. O'Dell emphasizes the need for prescriptive policies and the adoption of shared signals frameworks to enhance device identity and security practices.

In this engaging conversation, Sean O'Dell, an identity expert from Disney, shares his insights on optimizing identity and access management. They discuss the importance of data integrity for security, along with innovative frameworks like the Shared Signals Framework and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile. The talk highlights the shift toward event-driven identity management and the complexities of verifying identities in a zero-trust environment. Sean also emphasizes the critical role of accurate, centralized data in enhancing security practices.