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#299 - Unpacking Entra ID and DevOps with Microsoft Product Manager Merill Fernando
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In this episode of Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim delve into Microsoft's approach to identity and access management with guest Merill Fernando, a product manager at Microsoft. Merill shares his journey into the identity space, the current state and future plans for Entra ID, and the importance of DevOps and governance in identity management. The conversation also touches on the potential of AI in security with the introduction of Security Copilot and the intricacies of managing non-human identities.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:53 Concert Experience and Technology
05:48 Travel and Work Updates
07:54 Conference Announcements and Discount Codes
11:22 Guest Introduction: Merrill Fernando
12:08 Merrill's Journey into Identity
18:54 Role and Responsibilities at Microsoft
24:09 DevOps and Identity Management
33:21 DevTestProd Environment Setup
36:10 Challenges with Machine IDs in DevOps
40:12 Understanding Service Principles
42:42 Microsoft's Identity Governance and Administration
50:25 The Role of AI in Identity Management
56:15 Hiking as a Decompression Activity
01:04:35 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
Connect with Merill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merill/
Microsoft 365 / Entra DevOps Tenant Model: https://x.com/merill/status/1683783494324097025
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