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Identity at the Center

Identity at the Center

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Identity at the Center is a weekly podcast all about identity security in the context of identity and access management (IAM). With decades of real-world IAM experience, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman bring you conversations with news, topics, and guests from the identity management industry. Do you know who has access to what?
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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users -- whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities -- now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. Fro ...
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In this special episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, recorded live from the SailPoint Navigate 2024 conference in Orlando, hosts Jeff and Jim engage with Andrew Moore, VP of Product Management at SailPoint. The conversation spans a variety of critical themes, including the management of identity platforms, product development, and the imp…
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with @pmarca @bhorowitz Today we’re running a special episode featuring a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz talking about AI bots and crypto. They discuss what happens when you mix postmodern theories and internet memes in an LLM. They also get into the sudden rise of a strange memecoin, the state of crypto regulation in the U.S., and …
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In this comprehensive episode, Jeff and Jim broadcast from the Authenticate 2024 conference in San Diego, uncovering the deep connection between technology and human rights with an emphasis on inclusivity and ethical considerations in digital identity advancements. Hear from Grace Klutke, the Kim Cameron Award winner, about her remarkable journey f…
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with @DarenMatsuoka @eddylazzarin @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today we're taking you behind the scenes of our newly released, annual State of Crypto Report — a16z crypto's analysis of the latest data and trends that have defined the industry in 2024. This year's report features some brand new insights, from estimating the number of real c…
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald speaks with Brandon Pinzon, an Insurance Industry Cybersecurity Executive, about the evolving landscape of identity management. They discuss Brandon's journey into digital identity, the role of identity management within organizations, and the unique challenges faced by the insuran…
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald is joined by Eve Maler to explore a provocative topic—"Consent is Dead." Eve shares insights from her recent keynote at the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) in Berlin, where she unpacked the failures of consent-based systems in protecting user privacy. They discuss why …
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In this Token Identity sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim welcome Ido Shlomo, co-founder and CTO of Token Security, to discuss the vital and often overlooked topic of non-human identities or machine identities within organizations. The conversation covers how machine identities differ from human identities, …
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss how to make the business case for IAM and determining the return on investment (ROI). Joined by Andre Koot, they delve into the need for a compelling business case to drive IAM investments. The conversation covers the quantitative and qualitative aspects of ROI, and the imp…
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Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today we explore the messy secrets of blockchain bridges. These cross-chain connectors are the go-betweens in today's multichain world, but their short history has been a checkered one, with prominent projects succumbing to major hacks and other hijinks. So we've brought on one of the builders who knows this world best to…
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In this comprehensive episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim explore the foundations and sustainability of effective Identity and Access Management (IAM) programs. They delve into the essential elements of setting up an IAM program, including the importance of executive buy-in, phased implementation strategies, the signif…
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In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, brought to you by Panini, hosts Jeff and Jim interview Marta Nappo, the Strategic Marketing and Business Development Director at Panini. Marta discusses Panini's evolution from a leading check scanner company to entering the identity verification market with their new solution called …
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim are live at the Identity Week America conference in Washington, DC. Welcoming Ryan Galluzzo, Identity Management Program Lead at NIST, they dive into recent NIST updates, including a mobile driver's license project, changes in public comment and revision processes, and the signific…
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with @HilmarVeigar @eddylazzarin Our featured guest today is Hilmar Pétursson, the CEO of CCP Games, maker of EVE Online, a massive multiplayer online role playing game. In this episode, Pétursson shares his unique world view and game-making philosophy, as well as a deep dive into the technology and economic design of his sci-fi simulation. He also…
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, host Jim McDonald welcomes Deneen DeFiore, Chief Information Security Officer at United Airlines. The episode delves into Deneen's career path in identity, her extensive experience at General Electric, and the evolution of identity and access management practices. The conversation transitions t…
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with Dan Boneh @tim_roughgarden @smc90 In this special 50th episode of the web3 with a16z podcast, we discuss how work in the blockchains/ crypto space has led to advances in several important technologies — which can be (and are being) used by many other industries beyond crypto. Tim Roughgarden (a16z crypto Head of Research and professor at Colum…
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In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim speak with Nitin Sonawane, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Zilla Security. Nitin shares insights about disrupting the identity security and governance space with innovative solutions such as Zilla Universal Sync (ZUS) and how AI and ML can streamline and enh…
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the intricacies of authentication with Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance. The conversation covers various aspects of authentication including different use cases, the importance of passkeys, and regional adoption trends. They also highlight the…
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In this sponsored episode, Jim McDonald hosts Eric Woodruff, Senior Security Researcher at Semperis, to discuss the company's approach to identity security. They delve into Semperis' tools like Purple Knight and Forest Druid, focusing on their capabilities in detecting and mitigating Active Directory and Entra ID vulnerabilities. The conversation c…
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In episode 300 of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim celebrate their significant milestone by discussing the origins and future of the podcast. They delve into the complexities of identity management in educational settings and explore the philosophical underpinnings of the term 'identity at the center.' Highlighted questions fr…
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In this episode of Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim delve into Microsoft's approach to identity and access management with guest Merill Fernando, a product manager at Microsoft. Merill shares his journey into the identity space, the current state and future plans for Entra ID, and the importance of DevOps and governance in identit…
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with @ahall_research @eddylazzarin @0xShuel @smc90 In this episode, we cover both recent events + evergreen governance questions in political systems: Specifically, we breakdown the recent Compound “governance attack”... as well as the broader topic of DAO governance and voting in general. We also discuss how to avoid, prevent, and respond to such …
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim delve into the complexities of creating effective RFPs (Request for Proposals) for Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. They provide critical advice for both the customer and vendor sides, stressing the importance of defining clear objectives, understanding technical…
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with @eddylazzarin @milesjennings @rhhackett Today’s episode covers all things tokens — that includes what tokens have to do with decentralized protocols, understanding the different types of tokens, and, of course, the Do's and Don'ts of designing and launching a token. Our guests are a16z crypto chief technology officer Eddy Lazzarin, as well as …
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In this episode, Jeff and Jim discuss various Identity and Access Management (IAM) topics with their guest, Chris Power, Senior Manager of IAM at Sallie Mae. They tackle the evolution and challenges of non-human identities, the potential sunsetting of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in favor of policy-based methods, and the organizational design o…
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with @matthewclifford @smc90 This special episode is all about regional innovation — at both a systems and people level. We cover what does and doesn’t work in making certain places become hubs of innovation and economic growth (aka “innovation ecosystems”). But we also discuss — going back and forth between the structural and individual — when to …
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim engage in a lively discussion with Allan Foster, who shares his extensive journey in the identity and access management (IAM) space. Alan reminisces about his time starting ForgeRock in a London pub, the inception of the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF), and his…
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim engage in a lively discussion with Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist and Advisory CISO at Delinea. They explore Joseph's extensive career journey in identity and access management, cybersecurity, and his hands-on experiences in Estonia's pioneering digital identity ecos…
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with @rhhackett @smc90 @stephbzinn @tim_org In this fun hallway-style conversation, a16z crypto's Sonal Chokshi, Robert Hackett, Tim Sullivan, and Stephanie Zinn discusses picks from our latest annual summer reading list, as well as evergreen/ Lindy picks that show up on our what-we're-reading lists again and again. We also share our top picks of a…
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In this episode of the 'Identity at the Center' podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the complexities of managing Privileged Access Management (PAM) and the challenges of balancing various responsibilities like real jobs, podcasting, and attending conferences. They highlight upcoming conferences like Identity Week America and the Authenticate conference, …
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff is joined by Martin Sandrin, IAM Product Lead for IKEA. They discuss a variety of topics including their upcoming attendance at several identity conferences like Identity Week in DC and Authenticate in October. The key focus is on the potential and challenges of deploying passkeys for iden…
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In this special 5-year anniversary episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive deep into the ongoing debate between centralized and decentralized identity management. They discuss key concepts such as single sign-on, the importance of evaluating and questioning identity management strategies, and the need to balance usabi…
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with @jasonrosenthal @benrbn Welcome to web3 with a16z, a show about building the next generation of the internet. Our featured guest today is serial entrepreneur Ben Rubin, who previously built the viral livestreaming app Meerkat, and then the group video chat app Houseparty — acquired by Epic Games in 2019 — and who is now CEO and cofounder of He…
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In this lively episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman kick things off with a humorous mishap involving Jim's tech setup before diving into the latest happenings. They discuss the sweltering summer heat, Jim's recent "Greatest Dad of All Time" award, and their upcoming plans for Identity Week in Washingto…
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with @NoahRFeldman, @ahall_research, @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. I'm Robert Hackett and today we have a special episode about governance in many forms — from nation states to corporate boards to internet services and beyond. Our special guests are Noah Feldman, constitutional law scholar at Harvard who also architected the Meta oversight …
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In this engaging episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with special guest Joni Brennan, President at the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC). They dive deep into the intricacies of digital wallets, the evolving landscape of digital identity, and the importance of choice and …
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim return from Identiverse 2024 and share their experiences from the conference held in Las Vegas. They discuss notable moments, including unique conference swag and memorable interactions. Special guest Adam Michael, CISO and adjunct professor at Texas A&M University, joins the…
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In this engaging episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman wrap up their Identiverse 2024 experience with a thought-provoking panel discussion. Joined by Alex Bovee, CEO and Co-Founder of ConductorOne; Ian Glazer, Founder and President of Weave Identity; and Lance Peterman, Identity Lead at Dick's Sporting Goods and Professor at UNC Charlotte, …
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In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director & CEO at the FIDO Alliance, for his 7th appearance on the Identity at the Center Podcast. They discuss what's new with the FIDO alliance and what to expect from the upcoming Authenticate event. The conversation also includes some yet to be determined to…
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In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are live from Identiverse 2024, where they catch up with old friends and meet new faces. They dive into the highlights of the conference, including the overwhelming support from listeners and the buzz around Jim's infamous jacket. Joining them are Ian Glazer, Arynn Crow, and Allan Foster from th…
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In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are live from Identiverse in Las Vegas, engaging in a lively conversation with Danny de Vreeze, VP of Identity and Access Management at Thales. They dive deep into the transformative potential of AI in identity management, discussing how conversational AI can revolutionize user interactions by e…
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In episode 284 of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sat down with George Roberts, Global Access & Identity Director at McDonald’s at Identiverse 2024. The discussion started with George's journey into the field of identity, followed by a deep dive into his role at McDonald's, and his previous experiences at Id…
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with @jasonrosenthal @skominers @meigga @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z, I’m Robert Hackett and today, we discuss pricing strategy for startups — from traditional businesses to web2 to web3. Topics we cover include: unit economics understanding consumer psychology using onchain data to inform pricing decisions Common mistakes and how to avoid …
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In this episode, hosts Jim and Jeff talk about the Identiverse conference taking place this week in Las Vegas before diving into the Hypr report about the State of Passwordless Identity Assurance. They discuss the alarming statistics that 91% of breached organizations cite credential misuse or authentication weaknesses as a root cause, and the aver…
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with @jinglejamOP @eddylazzarin @rhhackett Hello and welcome to web3 with a16z, a show about building the next era of the internet by the team at a16z crypto, that includes me, host Robert Hackett. Today’s episode features Jing Wang, CEO and executive director of the Optimism Foundation, along with a16z crypto CTO Eddy Lazzarin. We discuss the pecu…
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On this episode of Identity at the Center, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by Chad Wolcott, Managing Director at RSM US LLP, to peel back the layers of the identity industry. They delve into the complexities of identity consulting, discussing the challenges and triumphs of implementing and managing IAM solutions. From Chad's early days of…
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In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman welcome Henrique Teixeira, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Saviynt. Henrique shares his journey into the identity field and reveals how he became a leading figure in digital identity. He discusses his time at Gartner, where he shared his expertise as the conference chair of the IAM summit a…
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In this episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman delve into the intricate world of authorization within the IAM space with Omri Gazit, co-founder and CEO of Asserto, and co-chair of the AuthZEN working group at the OpenID Foundation. They tackle the evolution of authorization, from the days of basic role-based access …
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with @jessepollak @NoahCitron @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z, a show about building the next era of the internet by the team at a16z crypto, that includes me, host Robert Hackett. Today’s episode covers the bustling area of “layer 2” rollups, a technology for scaling “layer 1” blockchains such as Ethereum. Joining us is Jesse Pollak, who prev…
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity, to discuss the fascinating intersection between AI and the IAM industry. They explore Harding's journey into the IAM industry, his view on the definition of AI, and dive into a thought-…
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with @SuccinctJT @samrags_ @moodlezoup @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z, a show about building the next era of the internet by the team at a16z crypto. That includes me, host Robert Hackett. Today's all new episode covers a very important and now fast developing area of technology that can help scale blockchains, but that also has many uses bey…
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