#316 - Authenticate 2024 - Death and the Digital Estate with Dean Saxe

In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Jeff and Jim broadcast from the Authenticate 2024 conference in Carlsbad, California, exploring a wide range of topics. They discuss their podcast's future and share personal experiences with hurricanes. Joined by Dean Saxe, Principal Engineer at Beyond Identity and Chair of the OpenID Foundation Death & The Digital Estate Community Group, the conversation covers identity security, digital estates, and the lasting impact of digital assets. Listeners will hear about complex themes such as managing digital legacies, the evolution of digital credentials, the importance of device-bound credentials, and personal stories of career development in the IAM field. Finally, the episode ends on a lighthearted note with a nostalgic dive into favorite board games, from childhood classics to modern hits. Don't miss this multifaceted discussion that blends professional insights with personal anecdotes. 00:00 Introduction, Conference Setting, and Personal Updates 02:19 Hurricane Aftermath and Resilience 04:03 Authenticate 2024 Highlights 04:57 Upcoming Events and Case Study Teasers 05:38 Introducing Dean Saxe 06:49 Dean's Journey in Identity and Security 13:30 Death and the Digital Estate 25:08 The Risks of Relying on Cloud Services 25:35 Legacy Contacts and Digital Estate Planning 28:15 Respecting Cultural Differences in Digital Death 29:04 Empowerment Through Consent and Choice 29:56 Interoperability and Accessibility in Digital Estates 30:25 Legal and Regulatory Considerations 32:20 The Importance of a Digital Living Will 33:21 Challenges and Future Directions 33:54 The Role of AI in Digital Estates 39:14 Getting Involved in the Digital Estate Community 44:33 Board Games and Lighthearted Farewells 50:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanhsaxe/ Learn more about Beyond Identity: https://www.beyondidentity.com/ Death and the Digital Estate (DADE) Community Group: https://openid.net/cg/death-and-the-digital-estate/ Gartner IAM Summit - Save $375 on registration using our exclusive code IDAC375: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/identity-access-management-us Semperis’ Hybrid Identity Protection Conference (HIP Conf) - Use code IDACpod for 20% off: https://www.hipconf.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