Mentorship in Identity Security: Building the Next Generation in an AI-Accelerated World
TL;DR AI is chewing through the repetitive, entry-level work that used to give newcomers their start in Identity & Access Management (IAM)—account audits, basic access reviews, routine onboarding/offboarding “click-ops,” and boilerplate policy writing. That means mentorship isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s the on-ramp. This post lays out (1) why the shift is happening, (2) what effective IAM mentorship looks like, (3) a practical 12-week plan any team can run, (4) how to blend AI as a co-mentor without outsourcing judgment, and (5) a vetted directory of communities and mentorship programs to join right now....