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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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