Identity at the Center

Jim and Jeff talk with Katie McCroskey, Director of Knowledge Management and Training at Thycotic, about her background in Privileged Access Management (PAM), how she handles PAM training, and what is next for PAM. Programming note: This is the last show of 2020 and we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday and new year. We'll be back in January of 2021 with new episodes. Connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemccroskey/ Learn more about Thycotic at https://thycotic.com/ Connect with Jim and Jeff on LinkedIn here: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.comand follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Nishant Kaushik, CTO at Uniken and Identropy Alumnus, about a wide range of IAM topics including the different IAM organizations he is a part of, biometrics as convenience versus security, identity fraud in the era of COVID, and some rapid fire predictions for identity in 2021. Show Links: Connect with Nishant on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantkaushik/ Follow Nishant on Twitter: @NishantK Nishant's Identiverse Talk- "Mission Impossible: Identity Mythos" - https://identiverse.gallery.video/detail/video/6184822444001/mission-impossible:-identity-mythos&q=nishant Nishant's website: https://www.nishantkaushik.com Nishant's blog: https://blog.talkingidentity.com Uniken - https://www.uniken.com Women in Identity - https://womeninidentity.org Better Identity Coalition - https://www.betteridentity.org IDPro - https://www.idpro.org Connect with Jim and Jeff on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Jim and Jeff talk with Paul Lanzi, Co-Founder and COO at Remediant, about privileged access management maturity and capabilities that impact the overall security and risk management for an organization. Paul Lanzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/planzi/ Remediant: https://www.remediant.com Lockheed Success Story: https://www.remediant.com/solutions/success-story CSNP: https://www.csnp.org/ IDSA: https://www.idsalliance.org/ Connect with Jim and Jeff on LinkedIn here: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

In this engaging discussion, Mayda Gonzalez, a new member of Identropy's advisory team with experience in enterprise IAM at Carnival Corporation and Florida Power & Light, explores her journey from project management to consulting. She shares insights on the challenges of transitioning from enterprise IAM to consulting, including adjusting to varied client needs and the benefits of diverse project exposure. Mayda also highlights the unique IAM challenges in different industries and reflects on the importance of setting clear expectations with clients.

Jim and Jeff talk with Asad Ali from Thales and Chair of the Identity Defined Security Alliance Technical Working Group about IAM trend and challenges including Zero Trust and AI authentication. Connect with Asad on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asadali2/ Thales: https://www.thalesgroup.com/ Identity Defined Security Alliance: https://www.idsalliance.org Kim Cameron's Laws of Identity: https://www.identityblog.com/?p=1065 Connect with Jim and Jeff on LinkedIn here: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.comand follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

Bill Nelson, co-founder of Identity Fusion and an IAM expert, dives into the fascinating world of API-first implementations. He highlights the importance of designing APIs before applications and contrasts agile with waterfall methodologies for better efficiency. Bill discusses securing APIs through authentication and directories, while showcasing real-world use cases like tractor telemetry. He also shares insights on the future of IAM, emphasizing trends towards passwordless identity and the importance of continuous learning in the field.

In this conversation, Phil Dunkelberger, CEO of Nok Nok Labs and a veteran in the identity space, dives into the future of passwordless authentication. He discusses the evolution of identity standards like FIDO and why businesses should embrace passwordless solutions. Phil also shares insights from his conservation work with the Game Rangers Association of Africa. With a focus on security and user experience, he highlights how IoT and machine-to-machine authentication are transforming our digital landscape. The need for strong authentication is greater than ever!

In case you missed the video version, this is the audio from the special video podcast that Jim and Jeff recorded for the Ping Identify 2020 Virtual Conference. To watch the on-demand show, visit the conference link below. Ping Identify 2020: https://identify2020virtual.com/ Connect with Jim and Jeff on LinkedIn here: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com and follow @IDACPodcaston Twitter. Brought to you by identropy.com

Henry Bagdasarian, Founder and President of the Identity Management Institute, dives into the world of IAM certifications. He shares his journey from IT audit to establishing IMI while discussing its mission to professionalize identity management. Henry details their certification structure, emphasizing its importance in reducing breach risks and advancing careers. He also covers the significance of balancing technical and non-technical roles and explores the emerging relevance of blockchain in identity management. A must-listen for aspiring IAM professionals!

Mary Berg, Vice President of Channels and Alliances at CloudBridge, shares her extensive experience in the identity market. She discusses emerging SMB-focused identity vendors and the integration of IGA with ServiceNow. Mary highlights the unique challenges SMBs face in staffing identity roles and offers insights into the IGA sales cycle, including negotiation tips and crafting clear proposals. She emphasizes the importance of choosing partners who genuinely care about customer success and staying current through networking and local IAM events.