In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim discuss with Simon Moffatt, founder of The Cyber Hut and identity researcher, the integral role of identity in security, productivity, and online services. They dive into Simon's journey in the identity space, the importance of fresh analytical tools, and his new book, 'IAM at 2035,' which delves into the future of identity security. The discussion also covers AI's impact on consulting and identity, the importance of non-human identities being tied to carbon life forms, and potential scenarios of AI taking over various roles. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted chat about potential fictional writing endeavors.Timestamps00:00 The Importance of Identity in Technology01:53 Podcast Introduction and Listener Engagement04:57 Conference Announcements and Exciting Events07:47 Guest Introduction: Simon Moffatt10:34 Simon's Journey into Identity and Access Management17:22 The Cyber Hut and Emerging Technologies19:19 Content Creation and Writing Process23:30 The Analyst Brief Podcast25:50 Moffatt's Laws of Identity Security32:40 The Importance of Accountability in AI33:07 Autonomous Decision Making and Accountability35:11 AI's Impact on Jobs and Consulting37:14 The Future of AI and Human Creativity40:22 Challenges and Opportunities in AI43:32 Introducing the Book: IAM at 203556:59 Writing and Creativity: Fictional Ideas01:06:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmoffatt/The Cyber Hut: https://www.thecyberhut.com/IAM Radar: https://iamradar.thecyberhut.com/The Analyst Brief Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-cyber-hut/IAM at 2035 Book: https://us.amazon.com/IAM-2035-Future-Identity-Security-ebook/dp/B0D2516SQPConference Discounts!European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridacIdentiverse 2025 - Use code IDV25-IDAC25 for 25% off: https://identiverse.com/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comKeywords:IAM, identity and access management, Simon Moffatt, The Cyber Hut, IAM at 2035, Moffatt Laws, digital identity, identity security, AI accountability, AI and identity, identity podcast, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, identity at the center, IdentiSquabble, identity consulting, future of IAM, identity trends, identity conference

Sponsored by Veza. Visit veza.com/idac for more info.In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim welcome Tarun Thakur, the co-founder and CEO of Veza, and Phil Venables, a strategic security advisor with Google and board director for Veza. The discussion spans the critical role of identity security in modern organizations, the innovative solutions offered by Veza's Access Graph, and the challenges posed by both human and non-human identities. They delve into the evolving landscape of privilege access management (PAM), the transformative potential of AI in identity security, and actionable steps organizations can take to achieve least privilege and reduce risk. The episode also highlights Veza's recent $108 million Series D investment, underscoring its mission to build the next-generation identity platform.Chapters00:00 Understanding Privilege in Organizations02:10 Introduction to the Podcast03:13 Meet the Experts: Tarun and Phil03:46 Tarun's Journey into Identity05:24 Phil's Background in Identity08:35 The Vision and Differentiation of Veza11:38 Announcing Major Investments13:48 Challenges in Identity Security27:48 Challenges of Privilege Access Management28:09 The Evolution of Privilege Access30:25 Session Recording and Management in Modern Infrastructure33:17 The Role of Access Graph in Identity Management44:47 Leveraging AI in Identity Security52:50 Final Thoughts and Future DirectionsConnect with Tarun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarunthakur/Learn more about Veza: https://veza.com/idacConnect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philvenables/Phil’s Blog: https://www.philvenables.com/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into the complexities and challenges of Identity and Access Management (IAM). They discuss the cumbersome user experience of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setups, assess the value of IAM maturity programs, and highlight the changing landscape of authentication standards over time. Listener questions address topics such as the future of passwords, the importance of user experience, AI's impact on IAM, budget-conscious IAM strategies for smaller companies, and the dream guests for the show. The episode concludes with a lighter note on what superpowers an IAM superhero might have, emphasizing the role of clear communication in combating the confusion rampant in IAM.Timestamps00:00 The Hassles of Multi-Factor Authentication01:03 Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast01:18 The Value of IAM Maturity Assessments03:23 Evolving Standards in Authentication10:55 Upcoming Conferences and Events15:56 Listener Mailbag: IAM Questions Answered27:26 Replicating Manual Processes with Automation28:36 The Importance of User Experience in Automation29:51 Dynamic Access and Self-Service Models31:39 Strategic IAM Program Management33:03 AI's Impact on Identity Governance43:11 Building Strong IAM Programs on a Budget47:07 Dream Guests and IAM Superpowers54:22 Listener Questions and Wrap-UpConference Discounts!European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridacIdentiverse 2025 - Use code IDV25-IDAC25 for 25% off: https://identiverse.com/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com

In this time of constant cyber-attacks and increased cybersecurity reporting requirements, a CISO's job is no easy task and typically has a short Tenure. In this episode, Sean sits down with Allan Alford, 5 time CISO to talk about his experience as a CISO across several prominent organizations and how identity is always at the center of a CISOs responsibility.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim enthusiastically announce that their podcast is now the official podcast of IDPro. Heather Flanagan, the Executive Director of IDPro, joins the discussion to share insights about the previous IDPro Show, the time and resource constraints of producing it, and the transition to making Identity at the Center the official IDPro podcast. They also discuss her global travels and participation in various identity-related conferences, including EIC and Identiverse. They also delve into the ID Pro's Slack community, the CIDPRO certification, and the Identity Salon initiative. The episode concludes with discussions about upcoming personal travel plans and their experiences in organizing and attending identity industry events.Chapters00:00 Exciting Announcement: Official Podcast of IDPro01:54 Introduction and Casual Banter03:23 Conference Season and Identity Beers06:39 Welcoming Heather Flanagan08:22 IDPro and Community Building15:05 The CIDPRO Certification19:59 The Identity Salon27:30 IDPro's Global Presence and Challenges28:54 IDPro at EIC: Workshops and Job Descriptions31:15 Addressing the Identity Talent Shortage33:14 The Origin and Culture of Identity Beers35:07 IDPro's Role at Identiverse38:55 The Rigors of the CIDPRO Exam40:26 Balancing Travel and Personal Life46:09 Vacation Planning Styles52:40 Closing Remarks and Future PlansConnect with Heather: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hlflanagan/Learn more about IDPro: https://idpro.org/The Identity Salon: https://theidentitysalon.com/Identibeer tracker - https://github.com/martin-sandren-conf/iamconfs/blob/main/Meetups_and_IdentiBeers_2025_springConference Discounts!Gartner IAM Summit - Code IDAC425 saves 425€: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/identity-access-management-ukEuropean Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridacIdentiverse 2025 - Use code IDV25-IDAC25 for 25% off: https://identiverse.com/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com