#328 - Continuous Identity with Sean O’Dentity
Identity at the Center27 Tammi 2025

#328 - Continuous Identity with Sean O’Dentity

Jeff and guest co-host Sean O'Dell, an identity expert from Disney, discuss the importance of knowing and cleaning data to optimize identity and access management. They delve into topics like Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP), and how these standards are paving the way for event-driven IAM. They also touch on the complexities of verifying identities, role management, and session management in a zero-trust environment. The episode includes insights into the future of identity practices, emphasizing the shift from runtime to event-driven models and the critical role of accurate data.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Data Integrity 02:16 Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast 03:12 Catching Up with Sean O'Dell 09:23 The Role of Identity in Business 12:36 Understanding Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and CAEP 20:49 The Future of Identity and Access Management (IAM) 32:36 Continuous Management and Identity Verification 33:33 Contextual Signals and Security Regulations 34:44 Data Hygiene and Business Process Challenges 37:52 Centralizing Data for Better Identity Management 44:08 Session Management and Access Control 50:04 Zero Trust and Ephemeral Access 55:51 Defining Continuous Identity 56:50 Fun and Lighter Notes


Connect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanodentity/


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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

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