In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast brought to you by Strivacity, Jeff and Jim welcome Stephen Cox, co-founder and CTO of Strivacity, to discuss the evolving landscape of identity management. The conversation covers Strivacity's unique approach to customer identity and access management (CIAM), the importance of isolation by design for security, and the integration of generative AI into their platform. Stephen shares insights on how Strivacity differentiates itself in the market, the recognition from Gartner, and the challenges of implementing AI in identity management systems. They discuss the evolving landscape of AI, particularly in relation to data access, security, and identity management. Also explored is the balance between leveraging AI for business insights and the potential threats it poses to data security. The discussion also touches on the future of AI technology, the challenges of governance in a rapidly changing environment, and an unexpected segue into astrophotography, highlighting the intersection of AI technology and personal interests.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Identity at the Center Podcast 01:37 Meet Steven Cox from Strivacity 02:34 Strivacity's Unique Approach to CIAM 09:27 Differentiating Consumer and Customer IAM 11:49 Strivacity's Recognition and Achievements 14:05 The Importance of Isolation by Design 15:38 Generative AI in IAM Products 21:45 Implementing AI in Strivacity's Platform 29:25 Addressing AI Hallucinations and Security Concerns 30:56 Cost Implications of AI Systems 31:50 Leveraging AI for Business Insights 34:03 Implementing AI with Security in Mind 38:53 Future of AI in Identity Space 44:48 Astrophotography Adventures 53:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephencox/

Learn more about Strivacity: https://strivacity.ai

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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Keywords

Identity Management, Customer IAM, Strivacity, AI Integration, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity, Gartner Recognition, Isolation by Design, Generative AI, User Experience, AI, data security, identity management, astrophotography, technology governance