#333- Navigating Identity in the Automotive Industry with Andrew Cameron

#333- Navigating Identity in the Automotive Industry with Andrew Cameron

In this episode of the Identity as a Center podcast, Jeff and Jim interview Andrew Cameron, Technical Fellow in Identity and Access Management at General Motors. The discussion covers the importance of speed and security in mission-critical automotive applications, the evolution and impact of identity standards, and the integration of modern identity solutions in vehicles. Andrew also shares insights on the challenges of customer identity management, the complexity of B2B environments, and the role of AI in the future of identity. The conversation touches on GM's move towards passkeys, the centralized management of customer profiles, and the rise of car accounts.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mission-Critical Identity

02:03 Welcome to the Identity as a Center Podcast

02:20 The Value of IDPro Membership

06:18 Upcoming Conferences and Discount Codes

11:39 Introducing Andrew Cameron from General Motors

12:26 Andrew Cameron's Journey in Identity

17:22 The Evolution of Identity Standards

19:09 Adopting Passwordless Authentication at GM

23:10 Challenges and Benefits of Passwordless Adoption

24:55 Role and Responsibilities of a Technical Fellow

28:32 Customer Identity Management at GM

30:00 Establishing a Scalable Authentication Platform

31:09 Centralizing Profile Information

32:05 Challenges and Benefits of Centralized Profiles

33:18 Mentorship and Collaboration in Tech

34:50 Complexities of B2B Identity Management

38:56 Global Privacy and Language Challenges

41:32 Enhancing Vehicle User Experience with Identity

46:50 Speed and Security in Vehicle Identity Systems

53:52 Future of AI in Automotive Industry

57:28 Detroit Pride and Personal Insights

01:02:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandrewcameron/


Conference Discounts!

Gartner IAM Summit - Code IDAC425 saves 425€: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/identity-access-management-uk

European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridac

Identiverse 2025 - Use code IDV25-IDAC25 for 25% off: https://identiverse.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 http://idacpodcast.com

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