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Identity at the Center

Identity at the Center
Identity and Access Management
Identity Management
Cybersecurity
Identity Security
Digital Identity
Artificial Intelligence
Identity Governance
Identity Access Management
Passkeys
Privileged Access Management
Cloud Security
Identity Verification
Non-Human Identities
Multi-Factor Authentication
Decentralized Identity
Authentication
IAM
Identiverse
Risk Management
FIDO Alliance

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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Recorded the night before Identiverse 2026 at BrewDog in Las Vegas, Jeff hosts a roundtable of IdentiBeer chapter leaders and community members from around the world. Espen Bago (Oslo), Marco Venuti (Rome and Milan), Heiko Klarl (Munich), Craig Ramsa... more

Jim McDonald sits down with Dan Moore, Senior Director of CIAM Strategy and Identity Standards at FusionAuth, for an in-depth conversation on customer identity and access management. Dan explains how FusionAuth views authentication as the front door ... more

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Jim McDonald takes the Identity at the Center podcast on the road to Rome, Italy, for a special two-part episode. The first segment is an IdentiBeer roundup where Jim gathers quick-fire takes from practitioners in the Italian IAM community, including... more

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Recorded live at EIC 2026 in Berlin, Jeff and Jim sit down with Martin Kuppinger, founder and distinguished analyst at KuppingerCole. They dig into the tectonic shifts AI is bringing to identity and security, the AI security fabric framework, why dec... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Sandren
IAM product lead at IKEA
IKEA
Episode: #430 - AI for IAM and IAM for AI with Martin Sandren
Rob Sebaugh
Senior Strategist, SailPoint
SailPoint
Episode: #429 - Sponsor Spotlight - SailPoint
Thomas Zarnhofer
IAM Architect at SPAR ICS
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Episode: #428 - Modernizing IGA with Thomas Zarnhofer
Andi Hindle
Conference Chair, Identiverse
Identiverse
Episode: #427 - Identiverse 2026 Preview with Heather Flanagan and Andi Hindle
Scott Kriz
GM of Continuous Identity at CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike
Episode: #426 - Sponsor Spotlight - Crowdstrike
Espen Bago
Identibeer organizer and event facilitator
Episode: #425 - EIC 2026 Recap & IdentiBeer Berlin
Robert Snodgrass
Principal, RSM
RSM
Episode: #423 - The Middle Market Identity Security Gap with Robert Snodgrass
Pieter Kasselman
VP of Open Standards at Defakto; chair of the Wimse Working Group
Defakto
Episode: #422 - Decoded - Securing AI Agents with Standards You Already Have
Henrique Teixeira
Senior vice president of strategy with Saviynt
Saviynt
Episode: #421 - The AI Identity Control Plane with Henrique Teixeira

Hosts

Jeff Steadman
Co-host of Identity at the Center; identity security consultant with extensive IAM experience.
Jim McDonald
Co-host of Identity at the Center; identity security consultant and guide for discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Real-World Threats and Practical Tips for Digital Safety

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Ryan from NIST Ep

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonymously 31
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JKChiTown22
    United States3 years ago
  • Making security fun!

    It’s rare that discussions around cybersecurity are hilarious. Keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lvlivingston
    United States3 years ago
  • The best identity podcast there is!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sidsinghal09
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts balance technical depth with accessible storytelling.
Engaging, practical IAM content with strong guest expertise.
Consistently high-quality guests and real-world security insights.
Audience-friendly take on complex standards and governance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#429 - Sponsor Spotlight - SailPoint
Q: How do you explain SailPoint to someone in an elevator today?
SailPoint is the system that governs who has access to what, using policy-based control and risk-aware decisioning to ensure end users get what they need and nothing more, while also enabling smart automation for non-human agents.
#429 - Sponsor Spotlight - SailPoint
Q: What is identity governance today, and is it still relevant?
Governance remains essential as the landscape shifts from static role-based models to dynamic, policy-driven control that accounts for both human and agent identities; without governance, you risk misconfigurations, compliance gaps, and security breaches.
#428 - Modernizing IGA with Thomas Zarnhofer
Q: What motivated SPAR ICS to undertake a modernization of its IGA platform?
The team faced long-standing issues with a legacy on-premises IGA system, including data quality problems, complex lifecycle management, and governance gaps, which prompted a migration to a cloud-based solution and a redesign of the identity model and processes.
#428 - Modernizing IGA with Thomas Zarnhofer
Q: Where did your interest in identity management originate, and how did you come into the field?
Thomas describes a journey from a broader IT and security background into identity and access management as the topic matured in his company, leading to a deliberate focus on identity as the central driver of secure digital processes.
#426 - Sponsor Spotlight - Crowdstrike
Q: What's your view on replacing legacy IAM with SGNL and CrowdStrike, rather than augmenting?
The practical path is augmentation first—integrating with existing platforms and gradually shifting to stronger, real-time policies—so organizations can preserve investments while moving toward a continuous identity model.

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What is Identity at the Center about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on identity security and identity and access management (IAM) with practical, practitioner-focused discussions. Episodes frequently cover governance, authentication challenges, non-human identities, and the evolving role of AI in identity, along with real-world deployment lessons from large enterprises and mid-market organizations. A recurring strength is bridging business context with technical detail through thoughtful guest perspectives, live conference updates, and Sponsor discussions that illustrate vendor perspectives in the IAM ecosystem. Listeners can expect actionable insights on zero trust, MFA, identity governance, and how to map identities and access across complex environments.

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Recent guests on Identity at the Center include:

1. Martin Sandren
2. Rob Sebaugh
3. Thomas Zarnhofer
4. Andi Hindle
5. Scott Kriz
6. Espen Bago
7. Robert Snodgrass
8. Pieter Kasselman

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