In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim engage in a lively discussion with Allan Foster, who shares his extensive journey in the identity and access management (IAM) space. Alan reminisces about his time starting ForgeRock in a London pub, the inception of the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF), and his involvement in influential standards like SAML through the Liberty Alliance and Kantara. Alan also highlights the importance of privacy and decentralized identity, his legacy of encouraging inquisitive thinking, and a glimpse into his recent endeavors post-retirement. The episode wraps up with Alan's take on the IAM 'Mount Rushmore,' spotlighting influential figures in the industry.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Catch-Up
02:23 The CrowdStrike Outage Incident
03:41 Travel Woes and Airline Delays
04:47 Excitement for Today's Guest
05:35 Conference Partnerships and Discounts
07:44 Introducing Alan Foster
08:17 Alan Foster's Identity Journey
19:33 Founding of ForgeRock
22:09 The Evolution of ForgeRock
32:06 Involvement with Industry Groups
36:16 Resigning from the Presidency
37:04 The Impact of SAML on Identity
38:10 Trust Frameworks and Federations
40:28 Consumer Identity and Trust
42:41 Privacy and Decentralized Identity
46:24 Overrated Trends in Identity
48:00 IAM Mount Rushmore
53:58 Conferences and Community
58:18 Retirement and New Ventures
00:03 Legacy and Final Thoughts
Connect with Allan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanfoster/
Digital Identity Advancement Foundation: https://diaf.link
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