On this episode of Identity at the Center, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by Chad Wolcott, Managing Director at RSM US LLP, to peel back the layers of the identity industry. They delve into the complexities of identity consulting, discussing the challenges and triumphs of implementing and managing IAM solutions. From Chad's early days of designing robots to Jim's arcade escapades, the trio shares their most unusual jobs and the lessons learned from their unique experiences.

They also tackle pressing topics like the future of passwordless authentication, the role of AI and analytics in identity, and the evolution of authorization from RBAC to dynamic access models. The conversation takes a turn into the realm of IAM horror stories, highlighting the pitfalls of over-engineering solutions and the importance of aligning with organizational change.

As they gear up for Identiverse, they share their excitement for reconnecting with industry peers, diving into sessions on AI and identity security, and enjoying the Vegas experience. Tune in for an insightful and candid discussion on the state of identity security, the potential of AI, and the power of automation in the ever-evolving IAM landscape.

Connect with Chad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-wolcott/

Meet up with our RSM team at Identiverse 2024! Schedule at https://rsmus.com/events/2024-events/join-rsm-at-identiverse-2024.html

Learn more about RSM Digital Identity consulting: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/identity-and-access.html

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

Identity Security Practitioners, Data Breaches, Identity Access Management (Iam), Digital Identity, Identity At The Center Podcast, Access Control, Security Automation, Identity Governance, Passwordless Authentication, Biometrics, Fido Alliance, Multifactor Authentication (Mfa), Policy-Based Access Control (Pbac), Attribute-Based Access Control (Abac), Role-Based Access Control (Rbac), Ai In Identity Management, Identity Analytics, Identity Consulting, Rsm Us Llp, Identity Program Management