#289 - DevOps Insights at Texas A&M University with Adam Mikeal

#289 - DevOps Insights at Texas A&M University with Adam Mikeal

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 conversation to discuss the evolution of identity management to identity security at the university. Adam delves into the complexities of managing identity in a higher education environment and shares insights on implementing DevOps practices. The episode covers topics like AI's impact on teaching, infrastructure as code, ROI of identity security projects, and the challenges and benefits of centralizing IT services.

Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amikeal/

The Phoenix Project (book): https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Higher Education, Identity Security, Devops, Iam, Identity Management, Identity Governance, Zero Trust, Texas A&M University, Identity Infrastructure, Digital Identity, Cybersecurity, Cloud Technology, Commercial Identity Systems, Identity Authentication, Federated Identity, Identity Lifecycle, Identity Verification, Identity Apis, Identity And Access Management, Identity Solutions

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#210 - B2X IAM UX with Larry King

#210 - B2X IAM UX with Larry King

Jim and Jeff talk with Larry King, Vice President of Product with Strivacity, about designing proper IAM experiences when it comes to B2E, B2B, and B2C user journeys. Connect with Larry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryaking/. Learn more about Strivacity: https://www.strivacity.com/ Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20 Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

1 Touko 20231h 7min

#209 - The Fusion of Identity and Cybersecurity with David Mahdi

#209 - The Fusion of Identity and Cybersecurity with David Mahdi

Jim and Jeff talk with David Mahdi, CIO at Transmit Security, about how the worlds of cybersecurity and digital identity have fused together. Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmahdi/ Learn more about Transmit Security: https://www.transmitsecurity.com/ Book: The Art of Selling Cybersecurity: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Selling-Cybersecurity-Mahdi-Raza/dp/1685835503 Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20 Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

24 Huhti 20231h 15min

#208 - Identiverse 2023 Preview with Andi Hindle

#208 - Identiverse 2023 Preview with Andi Hindle

Jeff talks with Andrew Hindle, Identiverse Conference Chair, about the 2023 Identiverse conference and how he defines Digital Identity and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Connect with Andi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahindle/ Learn more about Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20 Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

17 Huhti 20231h 12min

#207 - Banking on IAM with Srini Kasula

#207 - Banking on IAM with Srini Kasula

Jim and Jeff talk with Srini Kasula, Senior IAM Technology Leader at Wells Fargo, about IAM in the banking world and the unique challenges of that industry. Connect with Srini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivas-kasula-cissp-cisa-cism-4681a46/ Identiverse: https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20 Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

10 Huhti 202350min

#206 - Identity Management Day 2023

#206 - Identity Management Day 2023

Jim and Jeff talk with Julie Smith, Founding Executive Director, and Jeff Reich, Executive Director from the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) about Identity Management Day 2023. Connect with Jeff Reich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jreich Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaesmith/ Learn more about the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA): https://www.idsalliance.org/ IDM Day: http://identitymanagementday.org Identiverse: ⁠https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20⁠ Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

3 Huhti 202353min

#205 - 2023 Gartner US IAM Summit Review

#205 - 2023 Gartner US IAM Summit Review

Jim and Jeff talk about their experiences at the 2023 Gartner US IAM Summit. More takeaways from the conference: https://venturebeat.com/security/4-key-trends-from-the-gartner-iam-summit-2023/ Identiverse: ⁠https://events.identiverse.com/identiverse2023/begin?code=IDV23-ICEN20⁠ Use our discount code for 20% off your Identiverse registration: IDV23-ICEN20 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

27 Maalis 202340min

#204 - 2023 Gartner US IAM Summit Preview

#204 - 2023 Gartner US IAM Summit Preview

Jim and Jeff talk about the Gartner US IAM Summit 2023 kicking off today, March 20, along with a few other miscellaneous items. Oort State of Identity Report: https://oort.io/hubfs/Reports/State-of-Identity-Security-2023.pdf Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

20 Maalis 202346min

#203 - Open-Source in IGA with Igor Farinic

#203 - Open-Source in IGA with Igor Farinic

Jim and Jeff talk with Igor Farinic, Co-Founder at Evolveum, about the role of open-source options as a transparent and collaborative approach to software development In the Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) space, which can help ensure the security and reliability of the software. Connect with Igor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorfarinic/ Learn more about Evolveum: https://evolveum.com/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

13 Maalis 202353min