Identity at the Center

Discover the lifecycle of identity governance, exploring the stages of approval, provisioning, collection, and verification. The hosts dive into the challenges of managing identities in diverse user populations, emphasizing structured approval processes and risk management. They also highlight the balancing act needed between automation and manual provisioning. Security risks tied to legacy accounts are discussed, alongside the importance of real-time analytics for effective access management. Tune in for insights on enhancing identity management practices!

On this episode, Jim and Jeff talk about Kacy Zurkus' article "Healthcare Organizations Too Confident in Cybersecurity" for InfoSecurity Magazine and  why multi-factor authentication (MFA) isn't more widely adopted. Jeff also poses a question to Jim: Do you choose MFA or Privileged Access Management (PAM) first if you can only do one? Want to join the conversation? Leave us a message here: anchor.fm/identity-at-the-center/message

With Jim on vacation this week, Jeff has called up Fletcher Edington as a pinch hitter. Fletcher talks about his path from college intern to IAM implementation engineer to IAM sales. They also talk about how to get young talent into the IAM space to solve the UI and design challenges of the future. Want to join the conversation? Leave us a message here: anchor.fm/identity-at-the-center/message

Deep dive into IAM strategies with hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman, discussing unconventional paths to success in IAM, the comprehensive nature of IAM beyond technology, crafting effective IAM strategies, and articulating the value of IAM programs for budget support.