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Identity Security, Entra ID & Innovation: Insights from Eric Woodruff | MVP Security Insights
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In this episode of Talking Security – MVP Security Insights, Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi sit down with Eric Woodruff—Chief Identity Architect at Semperis and long-time identity expert—to explore his journey from managing Active Directory in the public sector to shaping cutting-edge identity strategies in the cloud era.
Eric shares what it means to truly be “in” cybersecurity, the evolving role of Entra ID, and the significance of identity research like the UnOAuthorized project. We also dive into global challenges in identity management, the balance between strong security and business agility, and how community collaboration through IDPro is driving vendor-agnostic progress.
Whether you're new to identity or a seasoned expert, this conversation is packed with real-world insights, practical advice, and forward-looking trends shaping the future of identity and access management.
⏱️ Topics include:
- Career journey and cybersecurity pivot
- Challenges guiding identity strategy at Semperis
- Identity research, Entra ID, and privilege paths
- Cloud-first learning paths and emerging trends
- Balancing airtight security with operational flexibility
- Community contributions, hobbies, and staying grounded
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Teaser
00:55 – Intro
01:24 – Introduction of the podcast
07:03 – Eric’s identity journey: From AD in the courts to cybersecurity at Semperis
09:28 – Challenges as Chief Identity Architect: Building identity strategy for SaaS
14:41 – Global identity security challenges: Public vs. private sector insights
19:43 – Research spotlight: The UnOAuthorized project and privilege path exposures
25:00 – App Registrations: Risks, visibility, and best practices
28:00 – Advice for newcomers to Identity Security
30:14 – Can you learn identity with only cloud knowledge?
32:23 – Future of Identity and Access Management: Entra ID, trends, and predictions
37:35 – Balancing airtight identity security with business agility
42:05 – The role of community: IDPro and vendor-neutral collaboration
44:32 – QuickFireFun questions
46:40 – Closing thoughts and takeaways
47:43 – Outro
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