#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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mission-Critical Identity02:03 Welcome to the Identity as a Center Podcast02:20 The Value of IDPro Membership06:18 Upcoming Conferences and Discount Codes11:39 Introducing Andrew Cameron from General Motors12:26 Andrew Cameron's Journey in Identity17:22 The Evolution of Identity Standards19:09 Adopting Passwordless Authentication at GM23:10 Challenges and Benefits of Passwordless Adoption24:55 Role and Responsibilities of a Technical Fellow28:32 Customer Identity Management at GM30:00 Establishing a Scalable Authentication Platform31:09 Centralizing Profile Information32:05 Challenges and Benefits of Centralized Profiles33:18 Mentorship and Collaboration in Tech34:50 Complexities of B2B Identity Management38:56 Global Privacy and Language Challenges41:32 Enhancing Vehicle User Experience with Identity46:50 Speed and Security in Vehicle Identity Systems53:52 Future of AI in Automotive Industry57:28 Detroit Pride and Personal Insights01:02:20 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect 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-ukEuropean Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridacIdentiverse 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