Decoded: Unlocking Identity and Access Management

Edward Henriquez
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This podcast series explores Identity and Access Management (IAM) in depth, covering fundamental concepts, best practices, vendor tools, and business strategies for securing access in organizations. Each episode provides practical insights from industry experts, case studies, and hands-on guidance.

Episodes

  1. 2025-02-28

    Securing Access: Developing a Strong IAM Process by Edward Henriquez

    The podcast episode "Developing a Strong IAM Process" explores the critical role of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in financial institutions. It emphasizes that IAM is more than just technology; it's a business process crucial for security and compliance. The episode breaks down the building blocks of a robust IAM process, including identity governance, authentication, privileged access management, and identity federation. It also discusses how automation and AI can enhance IAM by reducing errors and improving threat detection. Finally, the episode addresses the importance of aligning IAM with financial regulations like SOX and PCI DSS.

    30 min

  2. 2025-02-27

    Episode 3: Securing Access: Developing a Strong IAM Process by Edward Henriquez

    The podcast episode "Developing a Strong IAM Process" explores the critical role of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in financial institutions. It emphasizes that IAM is more than just technology; it's a business process crucial for security and compliance. The episode breaks down the building blocks of a robust IAM process, including identity governance, authentication, privileged access management, and identity federation. It also discusses how automation and AI can enhance IAM by reducing errors and improving threat detection. Finally, the episode addresses the importance of aligning IAM with financial regulations like SOX and PCI DSS.

    22 min

  3. 2025-02-27

    Episode 2: IAM in Finance: Users, Roles, Policies, and Tools by Edward Henriquez

    This podcast episode explores the fundamental aspects of Identity and Access Management (IAM), specifically within financial institutions. It highlights the unique challenges faced by these institutions due to stringent regulations and the need to safeguard against fraud and cyber threats. The discussion covers user identity lifecycles, access control models like RBAC and ABAC, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) and preferred IAM solutions, such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and CyberArk, employed in the finance sector. Furthermore, the episode addresses IAM policy enforcement, emphasizing compliance requirements and the role of AI in modern security measures. The podcast underscores the importance of robust IAM frameworks in financial environments to ensure security and regulatory adherence.

    22 min

  4. 2025-02-17

    Episode 1: Securing Access: Why Identity and Access Management Matters by Edward Henriquez

    "Securing Access" is a podcast series focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM) in modern businesses. The first episode introduces IAM as the cornerstone of cybersecurity, emphasizing its role in granting appropriate access and mitigating risks associated with weak identity management. It highlights the increasing threat landscape of identity-based attacks and the importance of IAM in achieving compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. The podcast also addresses the need to balance security with user experience, showcasing IAM as a business enabler rather than just an IT concern. It touches on real-world examples, common mistakes, and best practices, featuring insights from a cybersecurity expert. The episode concludes by previewing the next topic: the foundations of IAM, including users, roles, and policies.

    15 min
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This podcast series explores Identity and Access Management (IAM) in depth, covering fundamental concepts, best practices, vendor tools, and business strategies for securing access in organizations. Each episode provides practical insights from industry experts, case studies, and hands-on guidance.

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