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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 usability with security. The episode also covers the importance of having an IAM strategy and roadmap, detailing the steps to create, assess, develop recommendations, build a roadmap, and communicate effectively. They share personal insights, funny behind-the-scenes stories, and emphasize the value of community support. The episode concludes with Jim and Jeff looking forward to the future of the podcast and thanking their listeners for their continued engagement.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:25 Centralized vs Decentralized Identity Management
03:19 Risk-Based Approach to Identity Management
05:10 The IAM Submarine Analogy
06:40 Podcast Milestones and Community Engagement
08:37 Reflections on Podcast Journey
16:47 Developing an IAM Strategy
33:02 The Magic Number: Why Three is Key
33:12 Grouping Recommendations into Projects
35:21 The Importance of Strategy Over Tactics
36:22 Creating and Implementing a Roadmap
37:59 Customizing Your Roadmap for Your Organization
42:39 Prioritizing and Communicating Your Strategy
49:03 Maintaining Momentum and Adjusting the Roadmap
55:09 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Production Insights
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🔑 Episode Keywords
Identity Management, Iam Strategy, Identity Governance, Centralized Vs Decentralized, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, Iam Roadmap, Identity Practitioners, Risk-Based Approach, Iam Submarine, Iam Policies, Iam Program, Iam Assessment, Iam Recommendations, Iam Strategy Framework, Identity Security, Iam Technology, Iam Implementation, Identity Lifecycle, Iam Trends