Identity is the heart of cybersecurity. In this episode of The Identity Jedi Show, we sit down with Dutch — former senior advisor at Raytheon and AWS, now VP of Cloud Services — and Joe Palmer, Chief Innovation Officer at iProov, to unpack how identity and security are converging faster than ever. Together, we explore: 🔹 Why identity is the new security perimeter 🔹 How biometrics and AI are reshaping trust in digital ecosystems 🔹 The challenges of vendor consolidation and what it means for enterprise defenders 🔹 How leaders can build resilient, identity-first security strategies Whether you’re an Identity Architect, Security Engineer, or CISO, this roundtable delivers real-world insights from experts shaping the future of identity-driven cybersecurity.

In this episode of the Identity Jedi Show, the host welcomes Jim DeSantis for an engaging interview. They discuss their unique paths in the identity field, share experiences with Active Directory, and explore the rapid development of AI technologies. The episode highlights the challenges and misconceptions around AI implementation in enterprises, the permanence of Active Directory in certain sectors, and the complexities of data management. Additionally, the host outlines recent major acquisitions in the identity space and speculates on the future of identity management as vendors strive for platform consolidation. The episode concludes with a reflection on the inevitable disruption AI will bring to various industries and the evolving role of service companies.

In this special sponsored episode of the Identity Jedi Show Podcast, host David discusses the intersection of AI and identity with Granville, the Chief Architect at [Strata.io](https://strata.io/). They delve into the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI within enterprises, focusing on securing and auditing AI interactions and identity delegation. The conversation covers Strata's innovative solutions like MCP Bridge and their approach to enabling businesses to integrate AI while maintaining high levels of security and compliance. Granville shares his background in startups and security, and both he and David reflect on the evolution of AI and identity management. David also shares some of his personal thoughts and experiences, emphasizing the importance of intent-based access and future-proof identity orchestration.