Identity is Hard with Michele Bustamante
Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 3m
Summary
Hosts Carl Franklin and Richard Campbell are joined by Michelle Rubas-Tamante to review 2013 events and discuss the Aspire Data Explorer tool. The conversation focuses on identity management, zero-trust architecture, and the rise of passkeys. They argue that while AI aids coding, deep expertise in security design remains crucial and resistant to automation.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and podcast welcome
Recap of major 2013 events and pop culture
Space exploration milestones and Mars missions
Tech trends: Smartphones, Flappy Bird, and software releases
Aspire Data Explorer and listener comments
Guest introduction and how they met
AI in development and the value of foundational skills
Zero Trust, identity challenges, and passkeys
Mid-roll advertisements
Identity implementation pitfalls and legacy systems
Identity as an AI-proof expertise area
Enterprise identity strategies and OWASP risks
Closing jokes and sign-off
Outro credits and final ads
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