Identity at the Center

#377 - Sponsor Spotlight - Hush Security

01 Oct 2025

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This episode is sponsored by Hush Security. Visit hush.security/idac to learn more.In this sponsored episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jeff Steadman and Jim McDonald spotlight Hush Security, a company emerging from stealth with an innovative approach to machine identity and access management. CEO and co-founder Micha Rave explains why traditional secrets vaults can’t keep up with today’s scale, what it means to truly go “secrets-free,” and how Hush enables visibility, governance, and operability for modern and legacy environments alike.Discover:The real difference between non-human identities and static keysWhy legacy secrets management is breaking in the cloud and automation ageHush Security’s journey from stealth mode to active customersThe business case for removing vaults (and the risks with “hope and prayer” key rotation)How to transition to policy-based access—and measurement metrics for successFun discussions on pancakes vs. waffles in security leadership (really!)Learn more about Hush Security and get a free environment assessment: hush.security/idacConnect with Micha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micharave/Connect with IDAC on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com#idac #identitymanagement #machineidentity #secretsmanagement #podcast #cybersecurity #JimMcDonald #JeffSteadman #HushSecurity #IdentityattheCenterChapters / Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction (Hosts: Jeff and Jim)01:00 - Introducing Micha Rave and Hush Security03:00 - Micha’s Background and the Hush Team’s Journey06:00 - What Is Hush Security and Why Now?09:00 - Leaving Stealth Mode: Patents and Novel Approaches12:00 - What Makes Hush Special? Remediation vs. Visibility15:00 - Vaults vs. Secrets-Free Approach & Industry Gaps18:00 - Non-Human Identities: Static Keys, Secrets, and Access22:00 - Solving Problems Beyond Cloud: Custom vs. Packaged Software26:00 - The Scale of Machine Identity in the Cloud and Automation Age29:00 - Why Secrets Management Is Breaking and the Case for Policy-Based Access34:00 - From Scanning to Policy Enforcement: How Hush Works39:00 - Metrics, Success, and Executive Buy-in for Modern IAM43:00 - How to Get Started with Hush Security (Free Assessments)46:00 - Micha’s Conference Plans and Final Thoughts49:00 - Pancakes or Waffles?Keywords:IDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, Hush Security, machine identity, secrets management, secrets vault, IAM, cybersecurity, sponsored episode, non-human identities, policy-based access, vault elimination, cloud security, automation, zero trust, Micha Rave, podcast, identity management

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#377 - Sponsor Spotlight - Hush Security

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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