What does it actually take to build a modern IAM ecosystem? Moving beyond the marketing hype, this workshop provides a real-world look at the journey to modern identity. I will break down the full lifecycle, sharing the scars and successes—from the initial business case and strategy to the executive or boardroom pitch, technical deployment, and continuous evolution. I’ll share personal lessons learned while "decoding" the critical components of aligning business stakeholders with requirements and modern architecture, including how to handle legacy debt while building for the future.
Importantly, the open secret of modernization will be exposed: that the path to better security is paved with tangible cost savings and architectural rationalization. I will demonstrate how a well-executed move isn't just a security play, it’s a financial one. I will go into further detail, showcasing how access, provisioning, and authorization are all interrelated and crucial for streamlining and simplifying traditional "admin-time" IAM domains like IGA and PAM.
This is a hands-on session designed to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical reality, giving you the tools to lead your own successful IAM modernization. Whether you are mid-migration or just embarking on this journey, you will leave with a practical blueprint for transforming identity into a powerful business enabler.
Workshop Attendee Takeaways:

• The Business-Tech Bridge: How to translate modern identity concepts (like JIT or ZSP) into business value that secures executive buy-in.
• Lifecycle Governance: Strategies for managing the identity journey from onboarding and verification to continuous signal monitoring.
• The Modern Tech Stack: A breakdown of the essential components (VCs, CAEP, SSF) that define a modern IAM architecture.
• Real-World Pitfalls: A "what not to do" guide based on actual migration experiences.
• The Modernization Blueprint: Gain a step-by-step roadmap for the full IAM lifecycle, from building the initial business case to navigating technical deployment and continuous evolution.
• How do you sell it?: Learn how to craft a compelling executive or boardroom pitch that translates complex identity architecture into clear business value and risk reduction.
• Financial Rationalization: Discover how to achieve tangible cost savings by identifying legacy redundancies and streamlining IGA and PAM spaces through modern, automated workflows.
• Legacy Debt Resolution: Master practical techniques for handling legacy debt and "brownfield" environments while simultaneously architecting a future-proof, "continuously assured" identity fabric.