S3E20: Resilient Cyber Show w/ Ken Myers

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, Chris Hughes and Dr. Nikki Robinson host Ken Myers from the General Services Administration (GSA) for an in-depth discussion on Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) and Zero Trust strategies within the federal government. Ken shares his extensive experience and insights on how the federal government approaches digital identity, security, and trust.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• ICAM in the Federal Government: Learn about the GSA’s Federal ICAM strategy, how it integrates cloud and on-prem identity management, and what this means for large-scale organizations.

• Zero Trust Architecture: Explore how Zero Trust principles are reshaping the security landscape, emphasizing identity as the new perimeter and the importance of phishing-resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

• Identity as a Service (IDaaS): Ken explains what IDaaS is, its core functions, and why it’s crucial for modern cybersecurity in both federal and private sectors.

• The Future of Passwordless Authentication: Gain insights into the movement towards passwordless solutions, its challenges, and the role of FIDO in improving security with user-friendly alternatives to traditional passwords.

• Secrets Management and Privileged Access: Ken discusses the growing role of secrets management and non-person entities (NPEs) in securing critical infrastructures, as well as the importance of safeguarding privileged accounts.

• Cloud vs. On-Premise: Ken breaks down common myths around cloud vs. on-prem security and highlights the benefits of hybrid environments for identity management.