In this episode, hosts Jim and Jeff sit down with Martin Kuppinger, Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts. Making his fourth appearance on the show, Martin shares what he's been up to since the last time they spoke in July 2023. The conversation also explores Martin's insights on who should be in charge of IAM and the role of the CISO, based on his LinkedIn post. The hosts and Martin then delve into a discussion about the upcoming 2024 European Identity and Cloud Conference in Berlin. Martin shares his impressions of the city, provides details about the conference, and gives ..read more

In this sponsored episode, our hosts Jim and Jeff have an in-depth conversation with Gil Hoffer, the Co-Founder and CTO of Salto. They explore Gil's journey into the world of identity, the inception of Salto, and how the company is setting new standards in the field. The discussion delves into the unique features and benefits of Salto's services, as well as how organizations can measure their success with Salto. Listen in to learn about Salto's role in managing configurations and their vision for the future. Connect with Gil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilhoffer/ Learn more about Salto: https ..read more

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), back to the IDAC Podcast for his third appearance. The main topic of discussion is Identity Management Day 2024. They deep dive into what's new with the IDSA, the exciting content to expect on Identity Management Day, and Jeff Reich shares his rapid-fire thoughts on AI, the Change Healthcare Cyberattack, converged identity vs. best of breed, and the top trends for identity tech firms. Connect with Jeff Reich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jreich/ Learn mo ..read more

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with guest Hannah Sutor, a Principal Product Manager at GitLab and IDPro Board Member, for a public conversation about privacy. They explore various topics such as the right to anonymity on the internet, privacy expectations as an employee and a consumer, and the interpretation of privacy policies. Hannah also shares her experience and insights from her role as a "privacy evangelist". Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-sutor/ Safeguarding Identity and Privacy: Fundamental Human Rights in the Digital Age - https ..read more

This episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, a Sponsor Spotlight, is fully sponsored by Zilla Security. In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with Deepak Taneja, CEO & Co-founder of Zilla Security. The trio discuss a variety of topics including how Zilla Security differentiates itself in the crowded IAM market, the role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the identity lifecycle, and the various personas within an organization that would use Zilla. Deepak also shares some insights about the onboarding process for new Zilla clients and what the future holds ..read more

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome back Andi Hindle, Conference Chair for Identiverse. The trio dives into an in-depth discussion about the planning and unique aspects of the Identiverse conference. The conversation explores whether Identiverse is a Digital Identity conference or an IAM conference, and how these terms intersect. Andi also shares details about an upcoming Identiverse online seminar and elaborates on a wide array of non-traditional IAM topics covered at the conference. From Identity Standards to the role of IDPro, this episode provides a comprehensive ..read more

In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome back Paul Mezzera. Paul, who last joined us in November of 2022, takes us through what has been happening in his world since then. The conversation delves into the rapidly evolving field of Privileged Access Management (PAM), where Paul unpacks the driving forces behind these changes and shares his predictions for the future of PAM. Paul shares his extensive experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), including his time at Saviynt, and offers his thoughts on the current state of the IGA market. He also shares his e ..read more

In this Sponsor Spotlight episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by Rich Dandliker, Chief Strategist at Veza, for an in-depth discussion on Veza's unique approach to identity security. They discuss Veza's market success, their 'anti-convergence' strategy, the significance of a reputable customer base, and the importance of a data-first approach to identity management. Dandliker also provides deeper insights into Veza's Intelligent Access. Don't miss this episode for a comprehensive understanding of Veza's innovative solutions in the IAM market. Connect with Rich: https://www ..read more

In this episode of Identity at the Center, Jim and Jeff speak with Laura Gomez-Martin, Former State Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Maryland, and present colleague at RSM. The conversation revolves around the role of government in protecting privacy, the regulatory landscape for privacy, the complexity of privacy policies and the balance between public and company expectations. Laura also shares her insights on the intersection of privacy and cybersecurity, offers advice for those interested in a career in privacy, and discusses the potential risks of AI deep fakes and identity theft. T ..read more

In this episode of the IDAC Sponsor Spotlight, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman host a conversation with Marco Venuti, Director of IAM Business Acceleration for Thales, and Jason Keenaghan, Director of IAM Product Management for Thales. They discuss the Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform and its comprehensive solution for managing digital identities. Marco and Jason delve into the world of B2B IAM and explain its differences from B2C and B2E IAM. They also cover the challenges and complexities of B2B IAM, the security and privacy aspects of OneWelcome, and the future growth and opportunities in ..read more