The Cotton Companion podcast is a conversation among the editors and friends of Cotton Grower magazine about all things cotton related.
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Identity at the Center is a weekly podcast all about identity security in the context of identity and access management (IAM). With decades of real-world IAM experience, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman bring you conversations with news, topics, and guests from the identity management industry. Do you know who has access to what?
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Welcome to “Build Your A-Team” a podcast powered by MilSpec Talent, where we educate Small Business owners on how to attract, recruit, and retain high-impact, low-ego talent. I’m your host Freddie Kim, founder of Milspec Talent, I’m am a West Point grad, former Green Beret, Kellogg MBA, and more importantly, I’m passionate about championing the value and leadership of Veteran 2.0s in our workforce.
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The Cutting Edge presents in-depth interviews with the world's best climbers, just back from great new climbs, along with historical perspective from the editors of the American Alpine Journal and local experts. This podcast is hosted by Jim Aikman and produced by the American Alpine Club.
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Cotton Council International's new Executive Director Liz Hershfield joins the podcast to discuss the programs and potential for marketing U.S. cotton around the world. Plus, Beck shares his experience with The Big Fib.By Jim Steadman
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#348 - The Identity Data Dilemma: Martech, Adtech, and IAM with Eve Maler
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1:07:43Eve Maler returns to Identity at the Center for her seventh episode, bringing her signature insight and humor to a deep conversation about the state of digital identity. Jeff and Jim explore the gap between lagging IAM programs and next-gen technologies with Eve, who dives into her research on non-human identities, the power of identity services as…
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#347 - The Future of Identity: Analyzing and Forecasting IAM with Simon Moffatt
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1:07:42In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim discuss with Simon Moffatt, founder of The Cyber Hut and identity researcher, the integral role of identity in security, productivity, and online services. They dive into Simon's journey in the identity space, the importance of fresh analytical tools, and his new book, 'IAM a…
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Sponsored by Veza. Visit veza.com/idac for more info. In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim welcome Tarun Thakur, the co-founder and CEO of Veza, and Phil Venables, a strategic security advisor with Google and board director for Veza. The discussion spans the critical role of identity security in modern…
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into the complexities and challenges of Identity and Access Management (IAM). They discuss the cumbersome user experience of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setups, assess the value of IAM maturity programs, and highlight the changing landscape of authentication standa…
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How Are Tariffs Impacting Cotton Movement and Trade?
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25:06What do tariffs (and all the talk about tariffs) really mean for the U.S. cotton industry? Buddy Allen with the American Cotton Shippers Association joins the podcast to explain.By Jim Steadman
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#344 - IDAC + IDPro with Heather Flanagan
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54:19In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim enthusiastically announce that their podcast is now the official podcast of IDPro. Heather Flanagan, the Executive Director of IDPro, joins the discussion to share insights about the previous IDPro Show, the time and resource constraints of producing it, and the transition to…
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#343 - Transforming Travel with Digital Identity featuring Kristin Olsen from Alaska Airlines
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1:03:09In this episode of Identity at the Center, Kristin Olsen, Director of Product Management for the guest travel experience at Alaska Airlines, shares insights into the evolving world of digital identity in the travel industry. Kristin discusses the vision for seamless travel using face or phone for identity verification, collaboration with TSA, and f…
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Ignore the Noise Around Tariffs, Focus Instead on Fundamentals
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34:09Dr. O.A. Cleveland drops in to discuss the recent USDA Planting Intentions report. His message: While the tariffs dominate the headlines, the market fundamentals remain bullish for cotton!By Jim Steadman
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#342 - Identity Management Day 2025 with Jeff Reich
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53:11Join Jeff and Jim in this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast as they delve into the upcoming Identity Management Day 2025. Featuring guest Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), this episode unpacks the significance of non-human identities, AI in identity management, and the existential questions…
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#341 - Alternative Realities and Dimensions of IAM in 2025
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25:32Join AI Jeff and AI Jim on 'Identity at the Center' as they explore the most outrageous and entertaining innovations in identity and access management (IAM) for this special April Fools' episode. From 'Identity at the Center - After Dark' on Diz-Prime-flix to the rise of 'Carrier Pigeon Authentication,' this episode promises a wild ride through the…
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#340 - RSM & IDAC Present: Compliance & Digital Identity with Kia Smith
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1:02:40In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim delve into the intricacies of compliance, governance, and cybersecurity with special guest and colleague Kia Smith, a director in RSM's Security and Privacy Risk Consulting practice. They explore the foundational role of compliance activities such as Sarbanes-Oxley, the cruci…
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Big Walls on Baffin Island: Brandon Adams, Miles Fullman and Sam Stuckey
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1:09:05Three climbers from the U.S. spent nearly two months last summer in Baffin Island's Auyuittuq National Park, and they came away with three long new routes climbed in remarkable style. The trio went ultra-light (by Baffin standards) and packed only a double set of cams, one large cam, a fistful of hooks, 30 beak pitons, and a few bolts to climb more…
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This episode is sponsored by Permiso. Visit permiso.io/idac to learn more. In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim sit down with Paul Nguyen, co-founder and co-CEO of Permiso, to discuss the critical role of identity security in modern information security. Paul shares insights into the history of identit…
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#338 - European Identity & Cloud Conference 2025 Preview with Warwick Ashford
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1:02:00In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the upcoming European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) with Warwick Ashford, Senior Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts. Warwick outlines the differences between digital identity and identity and access management (IAM), emphasizing the importance of managing non-human ide…
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Button Up Farm Finances As Planting Nears
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24:24With planting underway or coming quickly, it's not too late to make financial moves for this year's crop. Andrea Herbst with Nutrien Financial joins the podcast to review possible options and offer tips.By Jim Steadman
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Founder James (Jim) Russo - Hiring for Character, Investing for the Long Game
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58:44James M. Russo shares his journey from Naval Academy graduate, All-American boxer, and Marine Corps C-130 pilot to founder of Altrius Capital Management. Author of "Invest Like an Aardvark," this principled visionary attributes his success to humility. Like an aardvark, a unique unassuming animal, Jim has flipped the script of typical Wall Street i…
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Charlsey Mahle - Pros & Cons to Executive Recruiting
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39:53MilSpec Talent executives – Freddie Kim and Charlsey Mahle – weigh the pros and cons of recruitment, highlighting the value of executive search firms in securing top talent while mitigating risks like cultural mismatches and overpromising. For Veteran-owned businesses, tailored strategies and targeted Veteran talent drive retention and culture fit.…
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CEO Chris Lefebvre - Building Resilient Teams For GovCon
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58:44Chris Lefebvre leverages his military background as a Marine Corps logistics officer and leader to build a resilient team at ISI Professional Services. Transitioning from a project manager to CEO, his discipline and mission-driven mindset fuel a culture focused on the golden rule and rigorous engagement. By emphasizing strategic organizational stru…
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#337 - Adaptive Authentication and Fraud Prevention with Ping’s Patrick Harding
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58:14In this episode of the Identity Center Podcast, Jim McDonald discusses policy enforcement, adaptive authentication, and fraud prevention with Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity. They delve into how policy enforcement can be managed locally to maintain performance for SaaS applications while ensuring greater flexibility using …
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Celebrating Cotton Achievement Award Recipient Ted Schneider
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18:05Cotton Grower has been presenting its Cotton Achievement Award since 1970. Listen in as we present our 2024 award to Ted Schneider of Lake Providence, LA.By Jim Steadman
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In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jeff and Jim tackle questions from listeners around the world, including: "What certifications or skills would you recommend focusing on in 2025?" "What are some of the most common mistakes companies make when rolling out MFA, and how can they avoid them?" and "How should small and mid-sized bu…
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Observations from the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show
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20:36Cotton Grower was right in the middle of the recent Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis, and Jim and Beck take a few minutes to reflect on some of the key topics and discussions from the show.By Jim Steadman
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#335 - Sponsor Spotlight - Beyond Identity
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48:25This episode is sponsored by Beyond Identity. Visit https://www.beyondidentity.com/idac to learn more. In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim host Sarah Cecchetti, Director of Product Strategy at Beyond Identity. They discuss the transition away from password-based systems to more secure, passwordless authenti…
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#334 - Identiverse 2025 Preview with Andi Hindle
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1:10:41Get an insider's look at Identiverse with special guest Andi Hindle, the conference chair, on this episode of 'Identity at the Center.' Andi joins Jeff and Jim to discuss the upcoming Identiverse 2025 in Las Vegas, highlighting key sessions, workshops, and keynote speakers. They explore the significance of industry conferences, delve into non-human…
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#333- Navigating Identity in the Automotive Industry with Andrew Cameron
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1:04:03In this episode of the Identity as a Center podcast, Jeff and Jim interview Andrew Cameron, Technical Fellow in Identity and Access Management at General Motors. The discussion covers the importance of speed and security in mission-critical automotive applications, the evolution and impact of identity standards, and the integration of modern identi…
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First Ascent of Yashkuk Sar: Dane Steadman, with guests Kelly Cordes and Graham Zimmerman
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1:00:43In September, three young American climbers—August Franzen, Dane Steadman, and Cody Winckler—completed the first ascent of Yashkuk Sar I in northwest Pakistan. The 2,000-meter north pillar took five days to climb and descend, with challenges including precarious bivouacs, avalanches that forced them to find a new route in the middle of the climb, a…
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This episode is sponsored by IAMONES. Visit https://iamones.ai/idac to learn more. In this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim welcomes Andrea Rossi from IAMONES, an innovative conversational identity governance platform. They discuss the revolutionary approach IAMONES takes in simplifying identity and access management (IA…
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Cotton's Agenda and New Leadership for 2025
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36:19We recap some of the news and events from the National Cotton Council's recent annual meeting. Patrick Johnson, 2025 NCC Chairman, joins us to discuss cotton's agenda and the key challenges ahead for this year.By Jim Steadman
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#331 - RSM & IDAC Present - Risk Management & Digital Identity with Matt Franko
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1:09:12Join Jeff and Jim on the Identity at the Center podcast as they speak with Matt Franko, Principal at RSM, about the critical role of identity in cybersecurity. Matt discusses how risk management and digital identity intersect, providing insights into top attack vectors like phishing and weak passwords. They delve into the importance of strong ident…
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#330 - Mastering Group Management with Microsoft's David Johnson
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50:47In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive deep into group management, AI, and organizational governance with David Johnson, Principal PM Architect at Microsoft. Join the conversation as David shares his extensive experience managing Microsoft 365, Entra, and SharePoint permissions, and provides best practices fo…
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Oh Deer! Tracking Cotton's Latest Big Pest.
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33:21Georgia Extension Cotton Specialist Camp Hand joins the podcast to review some initial findings from their deer damage studies - including (surprisingly!) higher economic losses from deer than from pigweed, nematodes, and stinkbugs.By Jim Steadman
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#329 - Discovering Effective User Access Reviews with Stephen Washington
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1:09:44In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim discuss the vital role of user access reviews, device identity, and the evolving landscape of Identity Access Management (IAM) with guest Stephen Washington, Head of IAM at Discover Financial. The conversation delves into regulatory compliance, the use of AI in IAM, and pract…
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#328 - Continuous Identity with Sean O’Dentity
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1:01:14Jeff and guest co-host Sean O'Dell, an identity expert from Disney, discuss the importance of knowing and cleaning data to optimize identity and access management. They delve into topics like Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP), and how these standards are paving the way for event-driven IAM. They also tou…
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Cotton's 2025 Outlook for the U.S., the World...and California
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37:02Direct from the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jarral Neeper of TruCott Inc. in Bakersfield, CA, joins the podcast to discuss his latest U.S. and global outlook for cotton in 2025, plus how natural disasters and the politics of water are impacting California agriculture.By Jim Steadman
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#327 - Sponsor Spotlight - Andromeda Security
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58:57This episode is sponsored by Andromeda Security. Learn more at https://www.andromedasecurity.com/idac Join Jeff and Jim on the Identity at the Center podcast as they chat with Ashish Shah, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Andromeda Security. In this sponsored episode, Ashish dives deep into the importance of solving identity security proble…
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#326 - IAM in 2025 with Martin Kuppinger
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1:04:58In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim welcome Martin Kuppinger, Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole, for his fifth appearance. The discussion delves into the evolving intersection of AI and identity, emphasizing the critical need for reliable identity verification as technology advances. The conversati…
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#325 - Theorycrafting Modern Identity Architecture with Ian Glazer
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1:09:17Welcome to the Identity at the Center podcast! In this episode, hosts Jeff and Jim dive deep into modern identity architecture with guest Ian Glazer. They discuss topics such as the importance of policy, data orchestration, and the evolving landscape of identity and access management (IAM). Ian shares his thoughts on the future of IAM, the integrat…
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Cotton's New Year: What's Happened, What's New and What's Next for 2025?
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39:17To kick off 2025, Dr. Darren Hudson of Texas Tech joins in on a discussion of how cotton fared following Washington DC's pre-holiday budget scramble, plus a look at the first cotton acreage projection of the year courtesy of Cotton Grower's annual acreage survey.By Jim Steadman
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#324 - RSM & IDAC Present - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Digital Identity with Tauseef Ghazi
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1:19:14#324 - RSM & IDAC Present - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Digital Identity with Tauseef Ghazi In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the growing importance of digital identity in cybersecurity. Joined by Tauseef Ghazi, the Security and Privacy practice lead at RSM, the conversation explores the challenge…
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Babsi Zangerl’s flash ascent of Free Rider on El Capitan in November—the first flash of any El Cap big-wall free route—was a highlight of the year in climbing. In this interview, the 36-year-old Austrian climber describes her preparation, fears, and the intense effort of her no-falls ascent on the 5.13a wall route. Plus, Alex Honnold and Josh Whart…
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2024 didn't just impact growers. Ag retailers felt the heat, too. Our colleagues from CropLife magazine - Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski - join the podcast to discuss how retailers are managing their way through ag's current economics and how the grower/retailer partnership is more important than ever.…
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#323 - Identity Security with Silverfort’s Hed Kovetz
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1:02:42In this special episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim sit down with Hed Kovetz, CEO and co-founder of Silverfort, at the Gartner IAM Summit in Texas. Hed shares insights on the evolution of identity security, the interplay between legacy and modern IT systems, and the importance of securing non-human identities. They als…
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#322 - Identity Security Posture Management with Saviynt’s Henrique Teixeira
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1:09:38In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into the concept of Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) with Henrique Teixeira, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Saviynt and former Gartner analyst. Henrique explains ISPM as an Apple Watch for your identity program, focusing on preventive measures before an …
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Cotton Companion: Discussing Cotton's Fortunes for 2025
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32:45Multiple factors and issues continued to impact cotton production and prices in 2024. Hank Reichle with Staplcotn joins the podcast to discuss some of the challenges and headwinds that may define cotton in 2025.By Jim Steadman
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In this special Sponsor Spotlight episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, host Jim McDonald welcomes Chris Steinke from MightyID. Chris shares insights into identity as a valuable asset and its versatility as a security mechanism. The discussion delves into MightyID's unique features, focusing on IAM resilience including backup, recovery, mi…
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In this special episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman kick off the inaugural FIDO Feud—a game show packed with fun and informative challenges about digital identity. Team Glitterati, led by Megan Shamas, and Team Identifriends, led by Jim, face off in a series of rounds centered around common passwords, identity tr…
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#319 - Identity Security & Cyber Resilience with David Mahdi of Transmit Security
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1:16:55In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald is joined by guest David Mahdi, CIO at Transmit Security and former Gartner analyst. The discussion delves into the challenges of identity security and the necessity of transitioning from IAM to identity security to mitigate privacy, fraud, and scam risks. They explore the converge…
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Kilian Jornet's Mind-Blowing Traverse of the Alps
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48:10Born and raised in the heart of the Pyrenees, Kilian Jornet is the GOAT of mountain running and skimo, and he’s an accomplished climber too. This past summer, Jornet used his extraordinary fitness and deep reservoir of mountain skills and savvy to tackle one of the greatest challenges of the Alps: a traverse of all 82 of the range’s 4,000-meter pea…
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Cotton Companion: Beltwide Cotton Conferences Ready to Kick Off 2025
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26:37Ready or not, the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences are coming to New Orleans in mid-January. Lauren Krogman with the NCC joins the podcast to preview some of the plans and updates for the 2025 meeting.By Jim Steadman
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