#345 - IDAC Mailbag - April 2025 Edition

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into the complexities and challenges of Identity and Access Management (IAM). They discuss the cumbersome user experience of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setups, assess the value of IAM maturity programs, and highlight the changing landscape of authentication standards over time. Listener questions address topics such as the future of passwords, the importance of user experience, AI's impact on IAM, budget-conscious IAM strategies for smaller companies, and the dream guests for the show. The episode concludes with a lighter note on what superpowers an IAM superhero might have, emphasizing the role of clear communication in combating the confusion rampant in IAM.Timestamps00:00 The Hassles of Multi-Factor Authentication01:03 Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast01:18 The Value of IAM Maturity Assessments03:23 Evolving Standards in Authentication10:55 Upcoming Conferences and Events15:56 Listener Mailbag: IAM Questions Answered27:26 Replicating Manual Processes with Automation28:36 The Importance of User Experience in Automation29:51 Dynamic Access and Self-Service Models31:39 Strategic IAM Program Management33:03 AI's Impact on Identity Governance43:11 Building Strong IAM Programs on a Budget47:07 Dream Guests and IAM Superpowers54:22 Listener Questions and Wrap-UpConference Discounts!European 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