#296 - Allan Foster Walks Down IAM Memory Lane

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 Attending Identity Week in Europe, America, or Asia? Use our discount code IDAC30 for 30% off your registration fee! Learn more at: America: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america Asia: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-asia/ Authenticate Conference - Use code IDAC15 for 15% off: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2024-conference/ 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.