Episode Title:

Identity and Access Management

Host: Dr. Kenneth Johnson

Guest: Corey Lee, Security CTO, Microsoft Education

Duration: ~20 minutes

Keywords:

identity, security, breaches, governance, authentication, authorization, MFA, passwordless, AI, zero trust

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, Corey Lee, Security CTO for Microsoft Education, unpacks the foundational role of identity in today’s security landscape. With over 15 years of experience in risk analysis, identity, and AI-enabled security, Corey shares how identity acts as the glue connecting people, devices, and data—and as the edge organizations must protect.

The conversation covers the rise of identity-driven breaches, the growing importance of governance, and innovations like passkeys and verified ID. Corey also provides insights into strengthening MFA strategies, enabling passwordless adoption, and preparing for a future where AI and zero trust shape every layer of defense.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why identity is now the core security perimeter
• How identity connects and protects in a hybrid, AI-driven world
• The role of governance in managing evolving permissions
• Why MFA remains critical—and how to improve its adoption
• What a successful passwordless journey looks like
• How identity threat detection is becoming more automated and intelligent
• The importance of strategic planning in identity management
• Why identity is key to unlocking secure innovation at scale

Key Takeaways:

• Identity is the core of modern security architecture
• Breaches often stem from compromised or mismanaged identities
• Identity governance helps manage scope creep and permissions sprawl
• MFA should be enforced adaptively based on risk
• Passwordless strategies reduce known attack surfaces
• Organizations must report on and monitor identity security gaps
• Identity is now central to AI and agent-based security scenarios
• Strategic identity planning unlocks innovation and improves protection
• Continuous tracking and governance support transformation
• Identity is here to stay and growing more critical each day

Memorable Quotes:

• “Identity is the new security perimeter.”
• “Passwords create very bad behavior.”
• “Identity has never been easy.”
• “Identity is here to stay.”

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