#247 - Big Areas of Identity to Solve with Matt Caulfield of Cisco

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are joined by special guest Matt Caulfield, Founder and CEO of Oort (now part of Cisco). They dive into various topics related to identity and discuss the big areas that need to be addressed in the field. They explore the challenges in Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR), the data plane side of identity, machine identity, and entitlement entropy. Matt shares his insights and expertise on these subjects, shedding light on the key issues and potential solutions. The conversation also touches on Matt's journey into the field of identity and how his role at Cisco has evolved with the acquisition. They wrap up the episode on a lighter note, asking Matt about his dream business related to outdoor adventures. Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcaulfie/ Learn more about Oort: https://oort.io/ Register for the free NYC and Chicago Identiverse regional events here: https://bit.ly/IDVR23-IDAC Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.