Summary

In this episode of the Identity Heroes podcast, host Aldo Pietropaolo interviews Tom Kemp, the founder of Centrify, about privileged access management and privacy policy. They discuss the evolution of Centrify from focusing on extending Active Directory to non-Microsoft platforms to becoming a cloud-based privileged access management solution. They also explore the importance of addressing machine identity in privileged access management and the potential future of PAM 4.0. Tom Kemp also shares his insights on technology policy and his book, 'Containing Big Tech,' which examines the consequences of big tech's surveillance and monopolistic practices.

Takeaways

Centrify evolved from extending Active Directory to non-Microsoft platforms to becoming a cloud-based privileged access management solution.
Machine identity is an essential aspect of privileged access management that needs to be addressed.
The future of privileged access management (PAM) may involve combining escalated privileged identities and machine identities.
Identity 4.0 could involve a blockchain-like architecture and merging personal and business accounts.
Tom Kemp is involved in technology policy and has worked on privacy laws and regulations to protect consumer data.
His book, 'Containing Big Tech,' explores the consequences of big tech's surveillance and monopolistic practices and provides actionable solutions.