#292 - Roadmaps and Realities: Developing an IAM Strategy

In this special 5-year anniversary episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive deep into the ongoing debate between centralized and decentralized identity management. They discuss key concepts such as single sign-on, the importance of evaluating and questioning identity management strategies, and the need to balance usability with security. The episode also covers the importance of having an IAM strategy and roadmap, detailing the steps to create, assess, develop recommendations, build a roadmap, and communicate effectively. They share personal insights, funny behind-the-scenes stories, and emphasize the value of community support. The episode concludes with Jim and Jeff looking forward to the future of the podcast and thanking their listeners for their continued engagement. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:25 Centralized vs Decentralized Identity Management 03:19 Risk-Based Approach to Identity Management 05:10 The IAM Submarine Analogy 06:40 Podcast Milestones and Community Engagement 08:37 Reflections on Podcast Journey 16:47 Developing an IAM Strategy 33:02 The Magic Number: Why Three is Key 33:12 Grouping Recommendations into Projects 35:21 The Importance of Strategy Over Tactics 36:22 Creating and Implementing a Roadmap 37:59 Customizing Your Roadmap for Your Organization 42:39 Prioritizing and Communicating Your Strategy 49:03 Maintaining Momentum and Adjusting the Roadmap 55:09 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Production Insights Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at: Europe: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week/ America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/ 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 and watch at https://www.youtube.com/@idacpodcast 🔑 Episode Keywords Identity Management, Iam Strategy, Identity Governance, Centralized Vs Decentralized, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, Iam Roadmap, Identity Practitioners, Risk-Based Approach, Iam Submarine, Iam Policies, Iam Program, Iam Assessment, Iam Recommendations, Iam Strategy Framework, Identity Security, Iam Technology, Iam Implementation, Identity Lifecycle, Iam Trends