Join us for a special episode of the Identity Jedi Show! After a short break, we're back with insightful conversations featuring our friends and identity experts Jen Cox and Aubrey Turner. In this episode, we discuss the journey of becoming friends through the identity field, share surprising anecdotes and challenges we've faced in our careers, explore exciting moments in identity, and examine the future role of AI in the industry. Tune in for some fun and candid chats, and stay until the end for updates on our upcoming live event in Austin! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts with us. #IdentityJediShow #IdentityManagement #AIInSecurity #Podcast

00:00 Welcome Back to the Identity Jedi Show

00:46 Upcoming Podcast Highlights and Special Guests

02:22 Meet the Guests: Jen Cox and Aubrey Turner

03:22 Home Renovation and Chat GPT

12:08 Surprising Customer Stories in Identity

17:11 Challenges in Modernizing Legacy Systems

24:32 Empathy in Identity Management

25:34 Favorite Moments in Identity

26:32 Community and Continuous Learning

28:47 Client Engagement and Success Stories

30:41 Funny Stories from the Field

34:31 Excitement and Concerns About AI

40:53 Future Plans and Live Events

42:15 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

In this episode of the Identity Jedi Show, we dive into the breaking news of Palo Alto's $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk. We discuss the implications of this major deal for the identity and security market and explore whether it marks the beginning of a trend towards consolidation in the industry. We also touch on key developments in identity security and the growing importance of managing machine identities in cloud environments, especially with the rise of AI agents. Tune in to hear our insights and what this could mean for the future of security and identity management.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:49 Palo Alto's Acquisition of CyberArk03:01 The Impact on the Market05:05 CyberArk's Evolution and Future Prospects07:40 Broader Industry Implications09:14 Keyless NHI Federation and Machine Identities12:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this solo episode, host David Lee delves into the complex world of identity and access management (IAM) and the impending challenges as AI becomes more integrated into business operations. David discusses alarming statistics on identity-related cyber attacks, the evolution from perimeter defense to identity-focused security, and how AI is revolutionizing access management. He offers actionable insights on governance audits, behavioral analytics, and the critical need for AI governance policies. Whether you're a CISO, developer, or business leader, this episode is a must-watch for staying ahead in the rapidly evolving IAM landscape. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe for more in-depth analyses every Tuesday.00:00 Introduction and Shocking Statistics00:59 Podcast Housekeeping and Announcements03:00 The Current State of Identity and Access Management06:36 Challenges in Traditional Security Approaches14:33 The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Identity Management19:41 Implementing Zero Trust and Future Trends23:45 Market Growth and Compliance25:00 AI Revolution and Identity25:28 AI as the New Interface30:21 AI Agents and Identity Management Challenges34:38 Governance and Policy Recommendations39:48 Future of AI in Identity Management43:00 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionKey References and SourcesMarket ResearchPrecedence Research - Global IAM market: $23B (2025) to $66B (2034), 12.4% CAGR https://www.precedenceresearch.com/identity-and-access-management-marketFuture Market Insights - IAM projected $17B (2025) to $73B (2035), MFA adoption up 50% https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/identity-and-access-management-marketVeritis - 78% had identity breaches, 30% use passkeys, 3:1 machine-to-human identities by 2025 https://www.veritis.com/blog/identity-and-access-management-trends/ Security ResearchSHI Resource Hub - 93% faced 2+ identity breaches, 84% had business impact https://blog.shi.com/cybersecurity/how-to-build-an-effective-iam-program-in-2025s-hybrid-landscape/Palo Alto Unit 42 - 5x increase in cloud security alerts in 2024 https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/2025-cloud-security-alert-trends/Avatier - Employees manage 191 passwords, 51% reuse work/personal passwords https://www.avatier.com/blog/biometrics-ai-the-future/ Standards & AnalysisCloud Security Alliance - AI/Zero Trust integration, Shadow Access risks https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/02/27/how-is-ai-strengthening-zero-trustTechTarget- 70% vendor consolidation, post-quantum crypto prep https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tip/Identity-and-access-management-trends-to-watchTrustBuilder - NIS2 requirements, FIDO2 standards, expert insights https://www.trustbuilder.com/en/identity-access-management-trends-innovations/ Recent BreachesBrightDefense - Oracle Cloud (140K+ tenants), PowerSchool (62M students) https://www.brightdefense.com/resources/recent-data-breaches/Tech.co- Yale Health (5.6M patients), Blue Shield (4.7M patients) https://tech.co/news/data-breaches-updated-list Additional SourcesForrester - 8 key IAM trends including deepfake detection https://www.forrester.com/report/the-top-trends-shaping-identity-and-access-management-in-2025/RES182132The Hacker News - Zero Trust evolution, AI implementation https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/assessing-role-of-ai-in-zero-trust.html