
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? Visit us on the web at idacpodcast.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 452 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Shea McGrew, Chief Technology Officer at Maricopa County, returns to Identity at the Center one year after episode 376 to take on a question she first raised at our Identity After Dark session: when does digital identity become critical infrastructur... more
Jeff flies solo for episode 450, joined by Alexis Bernthal, an associate on RSM's technology risk consulting team who found her way to the podcast through a corporate-wide email and a contact form submission that led to an invitation to Identiverse. ... more
George Fletcher joins Jeff Steadman and Sean O'Dell for a Decoded deep dive into transaction tokens (Txn-Tokens), the OAuth Working Group specification designed to secure requests as they move across microservices. George explains the problem transac... more
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Jim and Jeff along with their expert guests dive into the world of cybersecurity in this episode, breaking down real-world threats and the complexities of digital identity with practical insights. Their expertise shines through as they share actionable tips for staying secure online, making the conversation both insightful and relevant for anyone in and out of the field. Jim and Jeff’s approach keeps the discussion engaging and accessible, making this episode a must-listen for staying sharp on c... more
The episode with Ryan from NIST was so engaging! As someone newer to the Cyber space I really felt like I could understand what was being shared. I also LOVE the hockey talk, I totally agree with Jeff on playoff hockey!
Informative, entertaining and educational!
Jeff and Jim have an awesome rapport on the podcast.
Additionally, they bring a wealth of knowledge for people looking to educate themselves on the nuances of Identity Security.
Keep up the awesome work, Gents!
JK
It’s rare that discussions around cybersecurity are hilarious. Keep it up guys!
Every week Jim & Jeff bring us more insights into the world of IAM, IGA, Password-less, Zero Trust, and many more concepts in the space of digital identity and cyber security by bringing a veteran in the field. This is a great place to learn about digital identity and the latest trends for anyone looking to get their feet into the business or for anyone who would like to keep up with the latest trends. I’d simply call it a one stop shop for digital identity!
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Identity-focused discussions centered on identity security and access governance, featuring conversations with practitioners, standards experts, and vendor representatives. Episodes frequently cover IAM trends like agentic identities, AI-enabled governance, continuous identity, and evolving standards, often set against conference contexts or sponsor spotlights. A standout is the hands-on, practitioner-oriented angle that blends business outcomes with technical detail, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable insights, real-world challenges, and strategic guidance in identity programs. The format often includes hallway-conversation energy, live event vibes, and sponsor context, which adds practical procurement and implementation f... more
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Identity at the Center launched 7 years ago and published 452 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Identity at the Center include:
1. Alexis Bernthal
2. George Fletcher
3. Howard Ting
4. Andi Hindle
5. Rick Scott
6. Benny Porat
7. John Huyette
8. Omer Arshed
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