#316 - Authenticate 2024 - Death and the Digital Estate with Dean Saxe

In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Jeff and Jim broadcast from the Authenticate 2024 conference in Carlsbad, California, exploring a wide range of topics. They discuss their podcast's future and share personal experiences with hurricanes. Joined by Dean Saxe, Principal Engineer at Beyond Identity and Chair of the OpenID Foundation Death & The Digital Estate Community Group, the conversation covers identity security, digital estates, and the lasting impact of digital assets. Listeners will hear about complex themes such as managing digital legacies, the evolution of digital credentials, the importance of device-bound credentials, and personal stories of career development in the IAM field. Finally, the episode ends on a lighthearted note with a nostalgic dive into favorite board games, from childhood classics to modern hits. Don't miss this multifaceted discussion that blends professional insights with personal anecdotes.

00:00 Introduction, Conference Setting, and Personal Updates

02:19 Hurricane Aftermath and Resilience

04:03 Authenticate 2024 Highlights

04:57 Upcoming Events and Case Study Teasers

05:38 Introducing Dean Saxe

06:49 Dean's Journey in Identity and Security

13:30 Death and the Digital Estate

25:08 The Risks of Relying on Cloud Services

25:35 Legacy Contacts and Digital Estate Planning

28:15 Respecting Cultural Differences in Digital Death

29:04 Empowerment Through Consent and Choice

29:56 Interoperability and Accessibility in Digital Estates

30:25 Legal and Regulatory Considerations

32:20 The Importance of a Digital Living Will

33:21 Challenges and Future Directions

33:54 The Role of AI in Digital Estates

39:14 Getting Involved in the Digital Estate Community

44:33 Board Games and Lighthearted Farewells

50:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanhsaxe/

Learn more about Beyond Identity: https://www.beyondidentity.com/

Death and the Digital Estate (DADE) Community Group: https://openid.net/cg/death-and-the-digital-estate/

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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 http://idacpodcast.com