State of Identity

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D'Ambrosi is joined by Diego Asenjo, CEO & Co-Founder of Mesh, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving challenges and breakthroughs in business identity verification. Discover how Mesh navigates the complexities of establishing business legitimacy and broadens the scope of Business and Entity Verification across various industries, not just regulated ones. The episode explores the importance of automation in boosting efficiency and accuracy, Mesh's strategies for tackling the 'cold start' problem in digital identity networks, and the transformative potential of identity tokens and robust business verification processes to streamline and safeguard digital interactions.

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes Alex Bovee, co-founder and CEO of ConductorOne to explore the evolving challenges and solutions in the digital identity space. Learn what's driving the rise of identity-based security risks and how ConductorOne is tackling these issues through centralized identity governance and access controls. The conversation focuses on needing a more flexible approach to identity management, addressing common concerns like access control, multifactor authentication, and the ongoing struggle to balance security with productivity. It also offers insights on how businesses can better manage identity-related risks while ensuring a seamless user experience.  

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes Uku Tomikas, CEO of Messente, for an in-depth exploration of the digital identity landscape and the role of mobile communications within it. Discover what's shifting in the digital identity as mobile devices become central to our digital selves as literal authenticators and symbolic representations of our identity. Learn how Messente navigates the changing landscape of digital identity, combating fraud and enhancing security with innovative mobile technology while uncovering key takeaways on the future of authentication, the impact of SMS OTPs, and the revolutionary potential of subscriber data in digital identity verification.  

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes Greg Leighton, Vice Chair of the Privacy and Incident Response Team at Polsinelli, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of data privacy and security. Discover how technology's rapid advancement outpaces legal frameworks, prompting novel challenges for businesses and legal professionals, and how Polsinelli navigates this dynamic terrain. Find out how changes in laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impact businesses, leading to innovative compliance and risk management strategies. From the implications of web-tracking lawsuits to the regulatory focus on AI and automated decision-making, this conversation sheds light on the key issues keeping clients at night and the complex interplay between technology, law, and privacy. Gain insights into Greg's thoughts on data governance and the future of digital identity, as well as the intriguing potential of generative AI in enhancing and complicating the privacy landscape.

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes back Reed McGinley-Stempel, co-founder and CEO of Stytch, for a deep dive into the evolving world of passwordless authentication. Discover what's driving adoption, how Stytch's customers navigate this transition, and expert predictions for the future of digital security. Find out how Stytch fosters innovation and the critical role of authentication in combating AI-driven security threats.  

Join us on the State of Identity Podcast with host Cameron D'Ambrosi and special guest Dr. Tina Srivastava, Co-founder of Badge. We'll explore Dr. Srivastava's journey from MIT and national defense to pioneering Badge, a solution that offers on-demand authentication for any application on any device without storing identity credentials. Discover why she champions reusable identity as the key to unlocking value across the global economy and how Badge's innovative go-to-market approach sets it apart in the reusable identity solutions market. 

In this State of Identity podcast episode, host Cameron D'Ambrosi chats with Dentity Founder and CEO Jeff Schwartz about his journey from Walt Disney Company to founding Dentity. Focused on decentralized and consumer-centric identity verification, Jeff shares insights from his automotive sector experience and the challenges of online identity verification. The discussion examines the importance of consumer-driven identity verification, tackling the 'cold start' problem in user adoption, and navigating the competitive landscape. Discover what standards, incentives, and collaborative efforts are necessary to revolutionize the identity tech space.

The latest State of Identity podcast, hosted by Cameron D'Ambrosi, is joined by John Baird, Founder & CEO of Vouched. Vouched specializes in leveraging computer vision and AI for identity verification solutions across various industries, focusing on the healthcare sector in this episode. The discussion highlights the growing complexity of healthcare fraud and the limitations of traditional verification methods. Baird emphasizes the unique challenges in healthcare, underscoring the need for innovative, accessible identity verification solutions to aid underserved communities and combat advanced threats like deepfakes. Stay tuned as our speakers unpack the far-reaching benefits, both in terms of cost savings and operational efficiency, that come with the implementation of improved identity verification practices within the healthcare industry.

In the latest State of Identity podcast, we're joined by Laura Spiekerman, co-founder and president of Alloy, a global identity risk solution for financial services and a 2023 Liminal Company to Watch, to discuss their pioneering role in the orchestration-centric approach to digital identity. Speakman delves into the challenges Alloy addresses in the fintech space, where compliance and fraud often hinder innovation. Join us to explore the evolving landscape of digital identity, trends in fraud prevention, and the critical intersection of customer experience and security.

In the latest episode of the State of Identity podcast series, we delve into the ever-evolving world of customer identity and access management. Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi from Liminal as he sits down with Brian Pontarelli, the founder and CEO of FusionAuth, to explore the exciting developments and challenges in the realm of passwordless authentication, user data management, and the quest for seamless transitions in the digital landscape. Bryan shares his expertise and unique perspective, shedding light on the fascinating journey of Fusion Auth and its pivotal role in this dynamic landscape. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that promises to expand your understanding of CIAM and its critical role in the modern enterprise.

Tune in to the latest episode of the State of Identity podcast series, where Shane Curran, Founder and CEO of Evervault, engages in an insightful discussion with host Cameron D'Ambrosi about the world of data security. Discover why merely encrypting data at rest falls short, delve into innovative approaches to securing data while preserving functionality, explore how encryption can enable AI model training without putting customer data at risk, and gain insights into the importance of emphasizing existing cybersecurity threats over concerns related to quantum computing.

In the latest episode of the State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi is joined by Gadalia  Montoya Weinberg O'Brian, an ex-NSA crypto mathematician and the Founder/CEO of Dapple Security. Learn about Gadalia's remarkable journey from the National Security Agency to the forefront of identity-focused cybersecurity. Learn about the limitations of current passwordless approaches, particularly in scenarios involving lost or stolen devices, and delve into the crucial distinction between authenticating the user behind the device rather than the device itself. Gadalia introduces Dapple Security's unique solution, which involves generating an on-demand passkey using a user's fingerprint—emphasizing the company's commitment to user privacy by avoiding the storage of biometrics on the device or in the cloud—and how this approach is a key element in enhancing overall security posture. 

In this episode of the State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi talks with Eric Olden, the co-founder and CEO of Strata Identity. Join us as they discuss the challenges faced by today's multi-vendor/multi-cloud enterprise technology landscape and how forward-looking executives view identity as an opportunity, not a cost center. They also delve into the importance of moving towards passwordless authentication and the role of identity orchestration in addressing these challenges. 

In this episode of the State of Identity podcast, Liminal host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Justin McCarthy, the co-founder and CTO of StrongDM explore the dynamic landscape of digital identity and access management, addressing the challenges and trends that shape the industry. They talk about what it means to move towards a "credential-less” world and discuss the complexities of authentication, authorization, and the role of proxies in bridging old and new technologies. McCarthy highlights the imperative for convergence among various tools, including the essential role of AI, providing a unified approach to access control, governance, and policy enforcement. 

Join Liminal in this podcast episode as we delve into the evolving landscape of fraud prevention and identity security. Our guest, Amelia Algren, Executive Vice President of Strategy at BioCatch, sheds light on how the intersection of behavioral biometrics and industry collaboration is shaping a new era of protection against scams and cyber threats. Discover how generative AI and deepfakes alter the game for fraudsters, and understand what the impending increase in fraud liability means for financial institutions. Explore innovative biometric technology that captures subtle cues in user behavior to identify fraudsters and safeguard digital transactions. Learn how it's paving the way for a safer digital world - from detecting account takeovers to uncovering advanced impersonation scams. Tune in to gain insights into the strategies revolutionizing the fight against fraud.

Join us as Trinsic's Co-founder & CEO, Riley Hughes, shares insights into the process of establishing the infrastructure for deploying reusable identities across various industries and use cases. In this episode, we discuss Utah's age verification mandate and explore the future of business models for monetizing verifiable credentials. 

Trusona Founder & CEO Ori Eisen joins State of Identity for a deep dive into all things passwordless. Learn the most common mistakes platforms make when attempting to move beyond passwords, why stakeholders beyond the CISO must be involved in the conversation, and how platforms can have their cake and eat it when it comes to delighting customers without making cybersecurity risk sacrifices.

Domingo Guerra, EVP of Trust at Incode, joins State of Identity podcast host Cameron D'Ambrosi to discuss why trust underpins digital innovation, how Incode is seeking to differentiate its platform amidst increasing competition, and the most exciting new use cases and verticals for identity proofing beyond regulated industries.

Join Yoti's CEO and Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer as they unveil the remarkable journey of Yoti, transforming from a pioneering force in reusable digital identity to becoming a prominent frontrunner in the rapidly expanding realm of biometric age estimation. Discover the intricacies of this cutting-edge technology and its ever-increasing significance, especially with the emergence of new regulations governing age-appropriate design and online access to restricted goods and content. Explore how one company sets new standards for a secure, age-conscious digital landscape.

Onfido CEO Mike Tuchen discusses the challenges of the fragmented digital identity landscape and the need for mess management. He predicts that travel will be a significant driver of change in the reusable identity space and that the winners and losers in the market will emerge within the next three years. Tuchen also sees a future for digital identity in age verification and address verification, emphasizing privacy and security's importance.

Secfense Chief Technology Officer, Marcin Szary, joins host Cameron D'Ambrosi to explore the current authentication landscape. They discuss why the FIDO Alliance has been a truly transformative moment for the death of the password, how Secfense sets itself apart in a crowded and competitive landscape, and Marcin's predictions for the future.

Measuring the reach of digital advertising and smartphone app performance is a difficult task made more challenging by tightening data privacy regulations. AppsFlyer GM Edik Mitelman joins host Cameron D'Ambrosi to discuss the current state of the consumer data landscape, how platforms must balance first- and third-party data usage, and why the death of cookies is a tremendous opportunity.

John Bambenek, Principal Threat Hunter at Netenrich, joins host Cameron D'Ambrosi for a deep dive into the current trends across the cybersecurity landscape, from ChatGPT and deepfake offensive threats to leveraging data analytics across your XDR, SIEM and SOAR technology stacks for improved defenses.

Vyacheslav Zholudev, Chief Technology Officer of Sumsub, discusses the current state of the identity verification market with Liminal's State of Identity podcast host Cameron D'Ambrosi. They explore the factors driving platforms to move beyond basic identity verification and into other aspects of the digital identity lifecycle. They also discuss the challenges of implementing artificial intelligence in regulated use cases such as anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring.

Host Cameron D'Ambrosi is joined by guest Marcus Bartram, General Partner and founding team member at Telstra Ventures, to dive into his company's digital identity investment thesis, its transition from corporate VC to an independent fund, Strata Identity's right to win, and the expanding role of identity in the cybersecurity landscape.

Identifying whether another company is trustworthy remains a critical challenge for organizations. Fraud and abuse strike businesses of all sizes, contributing to a lack of trust that pervades the broader internet. Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi and LegitScript CEO Scott Roth as they discuss the key to building the missing commercial identity layer and establishing online trust.   

Age verification is one of the hottest topics in digital identity today. Jurisdictions globally are cracking down on youth access to adult content and social media while limiting data collection from underage users. Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Executive Director of the Age Verification Providers Association, Iain Corby for a discussion on how age verification vendors are helping platforms meet this growing challenge.

Despite growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the enterprise shift from on-prem to multi-cloud IT infrastructure has been fantastic for scale and flexibility. Valtix co-founder & CEO Vishal Jain joins host Cameron D'Ambrosi to discuss the current cloud security landscape and why a unified platform approach is critical for identifying and mitigating cyber threats.

Private fund investing has remained anchored to PDFs and wet-ink signatures in a world where a bank account can be opened in minutes with a smartphone. Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Passthrough Co-Founder & CEO Tim Flannery as they explore how his team brings digital onboarding flows to emerging and established fund managers.

While consumer data breaches have continued to occur at a record pace, options for proactive identity data protection have remained limited until now. Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Hush Co-Founder & CEO Mykolas Rambus to discuss why previous solutions have remained inadequate and why artificial intelligence is the key to protecting consumers.

Security Information and Event Management(SIEM) solutions are only as effective as their coverage. Analytics and automation are mission-critical for eliminating hidden detection gaps and maximizing attack coverage. Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi and CardinalOps VP of Cyber Defense Strategy Phil Neray for a conversation on the latest cybersecurity threats and why orchestration is the key to a robust defense.

How can you protect a cybersecurity perimeter that you can't define? Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi and JupiterOne Founder & CEO Erkang Zheng as they discuss the value of cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and the role identity must play in bolstering an organization's cybersecurity posture.

APIs are the backbone of the modern internet. Yet with this interconnectivity comes risk, and organizations of every scale struggle to ringfence their API inventories, securely authenticate access requests, and monitor for unauthorized data access. Host Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes Traceable Chief Security Officer Richard Bird as they unpack this new threat landscape, how enterprises must adapt, and how Traceable can help.

On this State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi is joined by Chaitanya Sarda and Rushabh Shah, Founders at AiPrise. They take on the conversation of fraud prevention in the emerging markets of LATAM and Africa and how KYC and AML are in the emerging markets.

On this week's State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi is joined by ID5 CEO, Mathieu Roche to explain how identity solutions are a means to enforce data protection mechanisms rather than go against them. They present and explain what ID5 does in contrast to the surveillance advertising narrative.

What is a synthetic identity and who is doing it? On this State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Kurt Weiss, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Ekata discuss synthetic identity and the levels of sophistication. Can it be solved, and what are the keys to solving the problem? 

On this week's State of Identity podcast, host, Cameron D'Ambrosi sits down with Aaron Goldsmid, VP of Product for Twilio Communications Platform. They discuss verified identity as a primitive of the internet and the digital “anti-fragile identity” becoming better than the IRL.

How can document fraud detection help fight identity fraud? On this State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi discusses building AI and machine learning models for a fraud vector with Inscribe Co-Founder and CTO, Conor Burke. This duo breaks down the challenges banks and fintechs face in combatting fraud.   

Understanding where your user is physically located is critical for compliance, trust and safety, and anti-fraud applications. On this week's State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes Isabella Edmonds, Head of Government Relations at Geocomply. They discuss the shifting regulatory and industry landscape, and the role geographic signals should play within a digital identity tech stack.

What is the difference between alternative and behavioral data; how widely are they used in fintech and other verticals today? On this week's State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Michele Tucci, Chief Strategy Officer & MD of Americas at credolab discuss how alternative data with AI & ML algorithms can promote greater financial inclusion and improve lenders' profitability by better understanding their customers.

Invasive online advertising threatens consumer privacy, brand integrity, and publisher trust. Tune into this week's State of Identity podcast with host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Dan Frechtling, CEO of Boltive as they explore the next-generation tools being used to tackle these threats across the digital advertising ecosystem.

Why is cryptographic authentication replacing risk-based authentication at tier 1 banks & enterprises? On this week's State of Identity episode host, Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes Co-founder & CEO at Prove, Rodger Desai to discuss how and why banks are making the decisions to transition their auth stacks, and what some of the key value drivers in transitioning are. 

In this episode of Investing in Identity, we discuss one of the greatest public displays of consumer digital identity experimentation at Twitter, the macroeconomic shifts that are impacting private company valuations, and the forthcoming consolidation in the market. Tune in on: Twitter as a petri dish for consumer digital identity Private company valuations catching up with public market drops The flattening of the digital identity adoption curve Forthcoming market consolidation and its impact on new innovation

Are you seeing a mass acceleration of ID and personal data technology? On this week's State of Identity podcast, we welcome David Morgan, Visionary at Aerpass to discuss the efforts of a consumer-led economy, “Age of Expectation.”

The reusable identity credential space contains a host of competing standards, applications, and different approaches to solving the fundamental challenges of digital identity at scale. In this week's State of Identity podcast, host Cameron D'Ambrosi sits down with Nick Mason CEO of ProofSpace to discuss their unique go-to-market approach in solving these roadblocks.

On this week's State of Identity podcast host, Cameron D'Ambrosi sits down with Saif Malik, Co-Founder at Keyri. This duo discusses the biggest barriers for consumers that are a driving force for the fundamental shift away from the current authentication paradigms.  

On this week's State of Identity episode host, Cameron D'Ambrosi welcomes Fredrik Nilsson, CEO, and Daniel Carrillo, Product Director & Technology Evangelist at Binaria Technologies. This trio discusses Binaria's unique approach to facilitating adoption of self-sovereign identity in Latin America and how they are cracking the "cold start" problem facing user-centric digital identity platforms globally.

How do you give developers the ability to build convenient and privacy-preserving authentication solutions into their products? Join this week's State of Identity podcast with host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Dock CEO Nick Lambert to discuss the release of Web3 ID, a blockchain-based authentication and authorization system that puts user privacy first. 

In this month's Investing in Identity series, we discuss Thoma Bravo's incredible sequence of deals and buying their third identity company this year. The agenda includes: Thoma Bravo breaking ground and forging a new path for the private equity investing playbook as they take three identity access management companies private. In April they acquired SailPoint for $6.9B, in August they snagged PingIdentity for $2.8B, and most recently acquired ForgeRock for $2.3B.

What concepts do you think of for ‘re-useable ID' and ID networks? Join this week's State of Identity podcast with host Cameron D'Ambrosi and Digital Identity Net, Co-Founder and Director, Rob Kotlarz to discuss the role of banks in eID and the bankID model. They expand the idea of where bankID models have worked and why.