How does a childhood curiosity turn into a groundbreaking career in identity and access management? Join us for an engaging conversation with David Lee, the Identity Jedi, as he recounts his fascinating journey from tinkering with computers as a child to becoming a sought-after expert in IAM. Lee shares the pivotal moments and unexpected opportunities that transformed his career, providing invaluable insights for anyone looking to break into the cybersecurity field. We explore the essential technical and soft skills that have propelled Lee to the forefront of his industry, along with his unique strategies for navigating complex IAM landscapes.

0:00 - Identity Access Management (IAM)
3:04 - First interest in cybersecurity 
8:32 - Identity and access management cybersecurity 
13:38 - Computer science and higher education 
18:00 - Necessary soft and hard skills for IAM
22:16 - Larger organizations and IAM
24:21 - Defining identity in cybersecurity
29:18 - Variety of identity ideas
33:03 - African American representation in cybersecurity 
38:28 - Cybersecurity equity
41:33 - Financial inequity and working in cybersecurity
48:35 - Cybersecurity solutions for more equitable hiring
53:22 - Less racism in the tech industry 
57:51 - Best piece of cybersecurity career advice
59:13 - What is identity Jedi?
1:00:04 - Outro 

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