Identity at the Center25 Aug 2025

#369 - A Practitioner’s View on Identity with Anthony Viggiano

Join Jeff and Jim in this special episode of the Identity at the Center podcast as they celebrate crossing 1 million downloads. The hosts share a major announcement, thank their supporters, and discuss the journey and future of the podcast. They also delve into the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM) with guest Anthony Viggiano, covering key topics such as access reviews, roles, data integration, and non-human identities. Anthony shares his insights on making access reviews effective, future-proofing IAM programs, and the pragmatic approaches to identity governance. Plus, learn about Anthony's passion for mountain biking and some tips for beginners. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable IAM insights and a momentous celebration!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Banter

00:33 Major Milestone Announcement

02:58 Upcoming Events and Conferences

06:54 Guest Introduction: Anthony Viggiano

09:48 Anthony's Journey into Identity

11:08 Challenges in Identity Management

12:24 Non-Human Identities and AI

16:34 Access Reviews: Security Theater?

24:08 Making Access Reviews Effective

26:29 Effective Access Reviews: Overcoming Challenges

29:29 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Insights

32:29 Exploring Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

37:56 Centralizing Identity Governance

45:47 Future-Proofing Identity Programs

47:35 Mountain Biking: A Metaphor for Life

54:54 Closing Thoughts and Community Support

Connect with Anthony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyviggiano/

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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