The ID Talk Podcast

FindBiometrics is reporting live from the Future Travel Experience conference in Las Vegas. Eric Weiss, our multimedia editor, is on the show floor speaking to the biometrics and identity leaders, and in this special episode of ID Talk, recorded at FTE, he interviews Jeff Lennon, Vice President of Strategic Sales and Global Partnerships at Vision-Box. The conversation begins with a rundown of the company’s touchless passenger processing technology before delving into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the travel industry, how Vision-Box is driving digital transformation, and the adoption of vaccine credentials for travel. It concludes on the importance of interoperability and education when it comes to biometric and travel, and with a prediction for 2022. To learn more about the topics discussed in this podcast visit: https://www.vision-box.com/ To hear more interviews straight from Future Travel Experience stay tuned to FindBiometrics, where you can participate in our 19th annual Year in Review Survey. The FindBiometrics Year in Review bigger than ever this year, culminating in a full day virtual event, and with prize giveaways for survey respondents. https://findbiometrics.com/take-the-findbiometrics-year-in-review-2021-survey/

In this special episode of the ID Talk Podcast, FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden is back from ISC East in New York and catching up with Kyle Hurt, Senior Director of Sales, North America, for Genetec. The interview begins with a recap of ISC East and Genetec’s highlights at the show. Hurt then delves into how biometrics and identity fit into the larger security landscape before weighing in on the company’s partnership with Suprema and spotlighting some 2021 security trends. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode visit: https://www.genetec.com/

In this special episode of the ID Talk Podcast, FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden speaks with Tony Diodato, co-chair of the Security Industry Association’s OSDP working group and owner and CTO of Cypress Integration Systems. If you’ve been keeping up with ID Talk over the past week you will certainly know about SIA’s OSDP standard. In this interview Diodato introduces us to his company before delving into what OSDP means for the biometrics industry. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode visit: https://cypressintegration.com/

In this special episode of the ID Talk Podcast, FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden speaks with Edison Shen, the Security Industry Association’s newly appointed Director of Standards and Technology. Shen introduces himself and outlines the standards related challenges facing the security industry before letting us in on his goals for SIA in 2022. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode visit: https://www.securityindustry.org/

In this special episode of the ID Talk Podcast, FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden speaks with Bobby Varma, CEO of Princeton Identity. Varma begins with a rundown of Princeton’s latest technologies and her impressions of this year’s ISC East conference before delving into some of the drivers behind the current interest in contactless biometrics, including emerging use cases in commercial real estate. Learn more about the topics and solutions discussed in this episode by visiting: http://www.princetonidentity.com/

FindBiometrics is reporting live from New York this week at the ISC East security conference. Our own Doug OGorden is on the exhibition floor speaking to the leading biometrics and identity vendors at the show, getting a read on the pulse of our dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. In this special episode OGorden speaks to Sal D’Agostino, Founder and CEO of IDmachines. Sal gives us an overview of his company before providing a thorough examination of how the Security Industry Association’s Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) fits into the world of biometrics. The interview is a wonderful starting point for those interested in how OSDP fits into the world of identity. Learn more at: https://www.idmachines.com/ https://www.securityindustry.org/

FindBiometrics is reporting live from New York this week at the ISC East security conference. Our own Doug OGorden is on the exhibition floor speaking to the leading biometrics and identity vendors at the show, getting a read on the pulse of our dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. In this special episode OGorden speaks to Manish Dalal, President and Founder of ZKTeco USA. Dalal speaks on the importance of ISC East and the success of the 2021 edition, where ZK is showcasing its full product portfolio. He goes on to discuss the importance of education and awareness when it comes to the acceptance of biometric security solutions before delving into the finer details of OSDP and offering some exciting 2021 highlights. It’s a fascinating conversation form an industry pioneer. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode at: https://www.zktecousa.com/

In this special episode of ID Talk recorded live at ISC East 2021, FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden speaks to Dale Kougel, VP Professional Services and Customer Success at Alcatraz AI – a computer vision company known in our industry for its biometric facial recognition solutions. Kugel gives us a rundown of Alcatraz’s Rock solution before diving into the advantages of the technology’s Amazon Web Services functionality and weighing in on the big highlights of 2021. It’s a fascinating conversation about biometric security. To learn more about the topics discussed in this episode visit: https://www.alcatraz.ai/

FindBiometrics is reporting live from New York at the ISC East security conference. Our own Doug OGorden is on the exhibition floor speaking to the leading biometrics and identity vendors at the show, getting a read on the pulse of our dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. In this special episode OGorden speaks to Paul Witt, GM & VP of Sales for the Americas at Oosto. Oosto has been a fixture in our news coverage as of late thanks to its rebrand from AnyVision, a major partnership with Carnegie-Mellon University, and its strong, outspoken stance on the ethical use of face biometrics and AI. Those are all topics discussed in this episode of IDTalk so be sure to listen. Learn more about the topics in this episode at https://oosto.com/

Live from Money2020: FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden speaks with Christina Luttrell, CEO of IDology. Luttrell tells us what makes IDology stand apart in the incredibly active identity verification and anti-fraud landscape, delving into the unique predictive aspects of her company’s technology and underlining the importance of transparency and privacy when it comes to authentication and identification. To learn more about the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit https://www.idology.com/

– Follow These Links to Read the Mobile App Friction Report (https://findbiometrics.com/download-incognia-mobile-app-friction-report/) & the will bank Case Study (https://findbiometrics.com/how-did-this-challenger-bank-nearly-eliminate-fraud-download-incognias-case-study-and-find-out/) – Live from Money2020: FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden speaks with André Ferraz, CEO of Incognia. Ferraz introduces the novel concept of zero-factor authentication before offering some insights on mobile app friction and the unfortunate persistence of passwords. He and OGorden go on to discuss the fraud threats facing challenger banks and how zero-factor authentication can help thwart them. Learn more about zero-factor authentication at https://www.incognia.com/

Live from Money2020: FindBiometrics' Doug OGorden speaks with Nima Schei, founder and CEO of Hummingbirds AI and Hamed Tabhki, the company’s CTO. Nima and Hamed introduce us to Guacamole ID, an innovative identity solution that’s perfectly suited for our current era of remote-first work. A continuous authentication technology, Guacamole ID leverages AI and device hardware to ensure only your employees are accessing workstations in real time. Learn more about the topics in this podcast by visiting https://hummingbirds.ai/ and https://guacamole.ai/

–Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting: https://engage.hidglobal.com/l/extendedaccesstechnologies-education – Mobile wallets are riding a wave of boosted popularity thanks to the recent announcement that Apple Wallet will soon support digital identity credentials including drivers licenses. That’s why on this latest episode of ID Talk FindBiometrics Editor in Chief Peter Counter is joined by a mobile wallet expert: Helmut Dansachmüller, Vice President of Product Marketing, HID Global. In this longform interview Counter and Dansachmüller take a look at the state of mobile wallets and how Apple’s announcement stands to change our relationship to mobile technology. They go on to delve into a fascinating use case for mobile wallets: the university campus, where HID helps enable Apple Wallet functionality with student ID. This conversation touches on interoperability, standards, and some practical next steps for those of you wanting to prepare for the coming mobile ID wave.

On this security focused episode of the ID Talk Podcast, FindBiometrics Founder Peter O'Neill speaks with JJ Baird, Director of Engineering and Operations, NORAM, IDEMIA. Their conversation begins on the state of physical access in 2021, and the new enterprise security landscape presented by the coronavirus pandemic. They talk about emerging markets and the importance of standards and interoperability in the security space, before turning to some practical questions regarding biometric implementation. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting https://www.idemia.com/

Readers of FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World are familiar with the recent acceleration of major trends in the biometrics industry thanks to the wave of digital transformation spurred on by the ongoing pandemic. Remote onboarding, identity verification, strong authentication, and contactless security for payments, building access and travel – biometrics are core aspects of these increasingly important areas of physical and online life. And to serve that demand we are observing unprecedented enthusiasm for collaboration in our industry. That’s why on this episode of ID Talk we present John Mears, Chairman of the International Biometrics and Identity Association (IBIA) in conversation with Peter O’Neill, Founder of FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World. The interview begins with an update on how the IBIA has evolved with the needs of the rapidly maturing biometrics industry, before digging into the state of public perception and the need for collaboration between vendors and organizations when it comes to addressing controversy in digital identity. The conversation ends with a glimpse at what’s next for biometrics.

On this special Year in Review episode of ID Talk we welcome Tomas Antolik, Business Development Manager of Innovatrics, to the podcast. In this interview with FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World founder Peter O’Neill, Antolik tells us how face biometrics tech is changing government services, from border control to document issuance. He goes on to discuss major biometrics trends, including liveness detection, digital transformation and digital onboarding, before wrapping things up with a preview of what’s next for Innovatrics. It’s a timely conversation about key topics in digital identity and biometrics. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting https://www.innovatrics.com/

This episode of ID Talk features a conversation between FindBiometrics founder Peter O’Neill and Arnd Langguth, CEO of BioRugged. The interview begins with a reflection on how BioRugged adapted to the new normal presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, before delving into the company’s operations around the globe in India, China and the United Arab Emirates. Langguth speaks about combining high performance and durability with his company’s rugged handhelds, and offers insight into BioRugged’s work with refugee identity management. The conversation ends with a look ahead for the biometrics industry. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting http://www.biorugged.com/

- Download FacePhi's latest white paper "Biometric recognition, the new ally for older people" here: https://www2.facephi.com/whitepaper/digital-transformation-of-argentine-pensioners?utm_source=findbiometrics&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=supervielle - On this special Year in Review episode of ID Talk we welcome Javier Mira, CEO of FacePhi, back to the podcast. In this interview with FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World founder Peter O’Neill, Mira delves into how FacePhi helped pensioners through the pandemic, and his company’s early successes in the Korean market. He goes on to talk about liveness detection and enabling regulatory compliance with biometrics, before letting us in on how he expects FacePhi to grow in the wake of receiving a massive amount of investment funding in late 2020.

In this special Year in Review episode of ID Talk, FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World founder Peter O’Neill interviews Courtney Gibson, CTO and CISO of BioConnect. The conversation begins with a look back on how BioConnect responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its much lauded Mobile Wellness Declaration solution. Gibson goes on to discuss his company’s collaborations with MaRS Institute and the Canadian Digital Technology Supercluster, as well as the newest version of BioConnect Enterprise, before taking a look to the future of biometrics. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode of ID Talk by visiting http://bioconnect.com/unified/find-biometrics

FindBiometrics is celebrating its 18th annual Year in Review event – a comprehensive analysis of the state of biometrics and digital identity, featuring interviews, industry survey data from over 900 respondents, featured articles, and of course: special episodes of the ID Talk Podcast. That’s why on this episode of ID Talk, podcast host Peter Counter interviews Jason Van Sice, Vice President of Aviation for NEC Corporation of America. One of the prevailing trends of 2020 was the acceleration of digital transformation, and NEC was at the forefront of that movement with its I:Delight platform, which, in addition to facilitating frictionless converged security, has health and safety applications. Van Sice discusses I:Delight, and how NEC is building a vision of post-COVID travel through its partnership with Star Alliance and its work with the tourism-dependent state of Hawaii. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting www.necam.com/touchless

On this special Year in Review episode of ID Talk, FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World founder Peter O’Neill speaks with Dean Nicolls, Vice President of Global Marketing for Jumio. The conversation begins on the theme of user experience and the rise of fraud, with Nicolls sharing some fascinating findings from Jumio’s Holiday Fraud Report. The conversation goes on to delve into topics around demographic bias in biometrics, current issues concerning privacy, and the importance of liveness detection, before taking a look ahead to what’s next in biometrics and digital onboarding. Learn more about the topics in this episode by visiting http://jumio.com

FindBiometrics is celebrating our 18th annual Year in Review event — a comprehensive analysis of the state of biometrics and digital identity, featuring interviews, industry survey data from over 900 respondents, featured articles, and of course: special episodes of the ID Talk Podcast. That’s why on this special Year in Review episode of ID Talk we are proud to present FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World founder Peter O’Neill in conversation with Bob Eckel, CEO of Aware, Inc. The conversation begins with a look back on 2020 — how Aware handled the rapid pivot to contactless biometrics sparked by the pandemic and how public perception of digital identity has changed in the past 12 months – before turning to topics of liveness, mobility and multimodality. The interview concludes with a look ahead to 2021 and beyond: what opportunities we can expect to emerge and a sneak peek at what’s next for Aware. To learn more about the topics discussed in today’s episode, visit http://aware.com

On the latest episode of the ID Talk Podcast, FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World President Peter O'Neill interviews Kevin Alan Tussy, CEO of FaceTec. The conversation begins on the topic of FaceTec’s ongoing five-tier spoof bounty, which was raised to a full potential payout of $100,000 earlier this year. The discussion goes on to perhaps the most pressing issue in face biometrics: the distinction between authentication and surveillance technology. The experts conclude with a review of FaceTec’s 2020, including how COVID-19 affected the market, as well as a progress report on the company’s tech, and a preview of what’s to come.. Listen to this episode of ID Talk to hear a fascinating conversation between two biometrics and identity industry thought leaders. And learn more about how FaceTec is putting an end to fraud at https://FaceTec.com

November is Face Biometrics Month at FindBiometrics: a four week deep-dive into the most popular, and controversial, biometric modality. That’s why on this episode of the ID Talk Podcast we are pleased to present ID Talk host Peter Counter's interview with Bob Eckel, CEO of Aware, and Rob Mungovan, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. The conversation begins on the topic of biometric face authentication, how it can be bolstered by speaker recognition (as exemplified in Aware’s Knomi solution), and the importance of third party liveness detection testing. Talk shifts to the controversy surrounding face biometrics used for surveillance, and the best ways to educate the public about privacy, consent, and the safe uses of facial recognition technology. Finally, they take a look at real life applications of face biometrics, specifically with the example of Aware’s recent Knomi integration with Marquis Software for the purposes of offender management in Arkansas. It’s a fascinating conversation about a crucial topic in identity management and biometrics. Learn more at http://www.aware.com/

The financial sector has been the frontlines of biometric and ID verification evolution for nearly a decade. And that’s why, on this episode of ID Talk, we are pleased to present podcast host Peter Counter conversation with Thomas Ammirati, CRO of Onfido. Onfido is one of the leading pioneers in digital onboarding, and in this interview Ammirati reflects on his company’s pioneering activities in the financial sector, and how that success can be repeated in other verticals like healthcare and enterprise. It’s a fascinating conversation that touches on everything from face biometrics to fighting account takeover fraud, and it gives a full picture of one of the most active and exciting spaces in biometrics and identity. To learn more about the topics we discussed in this episode visit https://onfido.com/

FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World President Peter O’Neill interviews Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CMO of the FIDO Alliance. Their conversation begins with a reflection on FIDO’s 2020 as it moved forward in its mission of adoption and implementation. O’Neill and Shikiar go on to discuss the accelerated state of digital transformation, and how that has affected the FIDO ecosystem. And of course, they delve into what we can expect from this month’s Authenticate conference, which runs November 9 through 20. The interview is a great primer on FIDO ahead of the virtual event, which you can register for at https://authenticatecon.com/

FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World proudly showcase a three-part ID Talk special event, presented with HID Extended Access Technologies, examining the state of identity and access in enterprise, finance, and healthcare sectors. In part three, ID Talk host Peter Counter interviews HID Global's Oriol Turro about employee authentication in healthcare. It’s a fascinating conversation that sheds light on a crucial area in identity and access. Discover HID's portfolio of readers and embedded modules at http://hidglobal.com/products/biometric-readers-modules Listen to all three parts of this ID Talk Special Event at findbiometrics.com/podcasts/

FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World proudly showcase a three-part ID Talk special event, presented with HID Extended Access Technologies, examining the state of identity and access in enterprise, finance, and healthcare sectors. In part two, ID Talk host Peter Counter interviews HID’s Todd Seeley about verification and authorization in finance. It’s a fascinating conversation that sheds light on a crucial area in identity and access. Get started with HID Global today by visiting hidglobal.com/authentication-technologies Listen to all three parts of this ID Talk Special Event at findbiometrics.com/podcasts/

FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World proudly showcase a three-part ID Talk special event, presented with HID Extended Access Technologies, examining the state of identity and access in enterprise, finance, and healthcare sectors. In part one, ID Talk host Peter Counter interviews HID Global’s Brett Lannoo about Remote Access in the Enterprise. It’s a fascinating conversation that sheds light on a crucial area in identity and access. Get started with HID Global today by visiting http://hidglobal.com/authentication-technologies Listen to all three parts of this ID Talk Special Event at https://findbiometrics.com/podcasts/

- Download FacePhi's latest white paper "Biometric recognition, the new ally for older people" here: https://www2.facephi.com/whitepaper/digital-transformation-of-argentine-pensioners?utm_source=findbiometrics&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=supervielle - FacePhi CEO Javier Mira returns to ID Talk for Financial Biometrics Month, presented in association with Money20/20. In this exclusive interview, Mira speaks to ID Talk host Peter Counter about FacePhi’s success in Latin America, centering on the company’s recent deployment in Argentina, where its technology is helping retirees safely and securely collect their pensions. The conversation shifts to the global markets, and how the pandemic has affected the financial biometrics landscape. The episode concludes with a reflection on FacePhi’s continued success, and thoughts on how biometrics and finance will evolve in the coming years.

Presented in association with our premier converged security partner ISC West, the Digital Transformation in the Enterprise FindBiometrics special event saw us exploring one of the most influential trends in biometrics through feature articles, product launches and expert interviews. That’s why, for this episode of ID Talk, we are pleased to welcome BioConnect Chairman and CEO Rob Douglas back to the podcast, along with BioConnect CTO and CISO Courtney Gibson. The conversation begins on the topic of the BioConnect Cares initiative that was started at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and delves right into the company’s major access control innovation: Mobile Wellness Declaration. The discussion shifts to the various technologies helping businesses stay safe and secure in 2020, before ending on the importance of collaboration in the identity and access management industries. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting bioconnect.com/unified/find-biometrics

October is Financial Biometrics Month at FindBiometrics, presented in association with Money20/20. This month we are celebrating the frontlines of biometric innovation in our featured articles, our industry news, our virtual event coverage and of course right here on ID Talk. And that’s why on this special episode of ID Talk, we are pleased to present Money20/20 Editor in Chief Sanjib Kalita in conversation with FindBiometrics President Peter O’Neill. The conversation starts with a preview of the MoneyFest virtual event before taking a close look at the identity related challenges facing the financial sector, and how biometrics and strong authentication technology are addressing them. Learn more about MoneyFest at https://www.money2020.com/moneyfest

FindBiometrics is celebrating our Fall Special Event: Digital Transformation in the Enterprise. Presented in association with our premier converged security partner ISC West, Digital Transformation in the Enterprise has us exploring one of the most influential trends in biometrics through feature articles, product launches and expert interviews. It all culminated in the ISC West 2020 Virtual Event, where ID Talk co-host Susan Stover moderated an educational panel: Enabling Digital Transformation with Biometrics and Mobile ID And that is what we are presenting on this special episode of ID Talk. Susan is joined by BioConnect CTO and CISO Courtney Gibson, BIO-key CEO and Chairman Mike DePasquale, and Iris ID Business Development Manager Tom DeWinter to discuss the fraud threats facing businesses as they rush to enable digital transformation safely, and how biometrics and mobile ID technologies enable it. It’s a fascinating conversation that delves into some of the most critical identity and access issues facing businesses of all sizes. Learn more about the ISC West Virtual Event at https://www.iscwest.com/

FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World are preparing for our September Special Event: “Digital Transformation and the Enterprise,” which will lead into our coverage of the ISC West 2020 virtual event, running October 5 to 7. That's why on this episode of ID Talk podcast co-host Susan Stover, VP of Digital Content for FindBiometrics, interviews ISC West organizer Will Wise, Group Vice Preside at Reed Exhibitions. The conversation delves into what we can expect from the virtual edition of the world’s premier security conference, including a preview of the FindBiometrics panel: "Enabling Digital Transformation with Biometrics and Mobile ID." Wise also provides insight into the emerging fraud threats during this current period of accelerated digital transformation, and how remote work is affecting the converged security landscape, before speculating on the future of biometrics in security. This episode is a great way to set the stage for both the FindBiometrics September editorial event and October’s virtual ISC West conference. To learn more about the ISC West 2020 virtual event and how to register, please visit: https://www.iscwest.com/

At FindBiometrics we trace the evolution of our dynamic industry as it happens, and with the catalyzing pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic spotlighting the need for biometrics, now is a perfect time to reflect on the past, present, and future of identity. That’s the subject of this special episode of ID Talk, in which podcast host Peter Counter interviews Russ Megonigal, Senior Product Manager of Biometric Hardware at HID Global, about the ongoing history of biometrics and identity. Starting with the origin of biometric matching during the dawn of modern forensics, Megonigal and Counter explore ideas of privacy, trust, and security across the law enforcement, military, and civil identity sectors. To learn more about the topics discussed in this episode visit: https://www.hidglobal.com/citizen-identity

On this special edition of ID Talk we are joined by Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa. In conversation with ID Talk co-host Susan Stover, Dr. Atick explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the identity industry in Africa, and how the ID4Africa organization is adapting to the new normal through virtual channels and a hybrid event model. The interview delves into the ID4Africa movement’s ongoing initiatives to bring identity to the underserved, and the role biometrics and mobile ID technologies are playing in the region’s digital transformation. ID4Africa remains the key component to understanding the evolution of identity on a global scale. This interview is a great starting point to learning more. For further information on the topics discussed in this episode of ID Talk visit: https://id4africa.com/

FindBiometrics is celebrating the Future of Finance: a special summer event presented in association with our financial industry events partner Money20/20 Europe. That’s why in this episode of ID Talk we are pleased to present podcast co-host Susan Stover’s interview with Uri Rivner, Chief Cyber Officer and Co-Founder at BioCatch. Their wide ranging conversation explores the evolution of behavioral biometrics, how AI helps fight fraud, protecting identity in the gig economy, and the future of biometrics. The interview constitutes an excellent followup to the recent webinar “Building Invincible Trust Chains with Strong Authentication and ID Verification,” which BioCatch participated in. It also serves as a primer to help you get familiar with one of the most exciting areas in identity and access in today’s digital world: behavioral biometrics, analytics and insights. To learn more about the topics discussed in this episode of ID Talk visit https://www.biocatch.com/

Throughout June at FindBiometrics we are celebrating financial identity in our Future of Finance special event, presented in association with our financial industry premier partner Money20/20 Europe. That’s why in this episode of ID Talk we are pleased to present podcast co-host Susan Stover’s interview with Jennifer Bers, Vice President of Sales, Europe, at Onfido. Their conversation centers around how digital onboarding technologies protect against fraud and promote financial inclusion. Beginning with a discussion of the key components of a robust digital onboarding solution, and how the COVID-19 pandemic response has affected the fraud landscape, Bers goes on to offer insight on remote enrollment tech's role in the evolution of modern banking. The interview concludes with a look ahead to how digital onboarding is expected to evolve in the years to come. Digital onboarding is one of the prevailing trends in identity technology right now, and this conversation is a great way to get up to speed. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode of ID Talk by visiting http://onfido.com/

Throughout June, FindBiometrics is celebrating The Future of Finance special event – four weeks of featured editorial coverage, an expert webinar panel presented with Money20/20 Europe, and of course, special episodes of ID Talk. That is why on this episode of ID Talk we are proud to present podcast co-host Susan Stover’s interview with Phillip Dunkelberger, President and CEO of Nok Nok Labs. The interview begins on the topic of authentication and finance in the pandemic era, taking stock of how recent world events affected the already rapidly evolving FinTech security space. The conversation then pivots to discuss the FIDO Alliance, of which Nok Nok is a founding member, before further unpacking some of the topics explored in our recent webinar “Building Invincible Trust Chains with Strong Authentication and Identity Verification." Learn more about the topics discussed in the episode by visiting https://noknok.com/

ID Talk host Peter Counter is joined by Raffie Beroukhim, the newly appointed Chief Experience Officer(CXO) of NEC Corporation of America. The interview begins on the topic of the “new normal” necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic response, and how it’s affected the biometrics industry. Beroukhim speaks about the importance of a flexible, platform driven approach to solving identity, specifically in the context of a boosted interest in touchless security. The conversation moves on to NEC’s I:Delight, the corporation’s Digital Transformation technology and how it might allow us to once again feel comfortable in air travel. To learn more about the ideas discussed in this episode and to check out NECAM's touchless solutions, visit www.necam.com/touchless

FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World are at the forefront of the identity privacy discussion, working with our association partners in vertical markets to advise on privacy best practices and help educate people around the world about their digital identity rights. That’s why we are pleased to present this very special episode of ID Talk, presented with the Security Industry Association specifically on the topic of privacy. This episode is divided into two parts. First, a brief introductory interview with Security Industry Association CEO Don Erickson on the association’s history, the effects of the current pandemic on the security industry, and SIA’s approach to privacy education. That interview sets the stage for part two of the episode in which Kathleen Carroll founder and managing partner of Seven Seas Consulting, who serves as Chair of the Security Industry Association’s Data Privacy Board, interviews Naomi Lefkovitz, Senior Privacy Policy Advisor in the Information Technology Lab at NIST. That in depth conversation concerns the new NIST Privacy Framework, on which the institute is currently seeking informal feedback. To learn more about the security topics discussed in this episode visit https://www.securityindustry.org/ To learn more about the NIST Privacy Framework and offer informal feedback, visit: https://www.nist.gov/privacy-framework

In June, FindBiometrics is celebrating the Future of Finance: a month-long special event on the financial identity space, presented in association with Money20/20 Europe. That’s why on this episode we welcome back Javier Mira, CEO of FacePhi in conversation with ID Talk co-host Susan Stover. The interview begins with talk of biometric finance in Latin America, a region in which FacePhi is extremely active. The discussion turns to the topic of digital trust in finance, and the role of multimodal biometrics and digital onboarding in preventing fraud. Mira concludes with an assessment of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected biometrics markets and speculates on what the future will hold. It’s a relevant conversation that will provide extra value to the upcoming FindBiometric webinar, “Building Unbreakable Trust Chains with Strong Authentication and ID Verification” (register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3383506648273550349?source=IA) Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting http://facephi.com

FindBiometrics is reporting daily on how biometrics and digital identity are facilitating the new forms of work and community emerging from reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why, on this latest episode of ID Talk, FindBiometrics VP of Digital Content Susan Stover interviews Shiraz Kapadia, CEO of Invixium. The conversation begins with a discussion of biometric access now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as enterprises lean to favoring contactless authentication. Kapadia explains how these factors have affected the fingerprint biometrics market in particular, and the new challenges presented by the new normal. The interview shifts to how biometrics will fit into the new economy as some regions enter the early stages of recovery, and concludes with a look to the future and how identity will fit into the world of tomorrow. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting https://www.invixium.com/ or reach out via email to [email protected]

April is ID Evolution Month at FindBiometrics, during which we are placing a featured focus on the cutting edge technologies and prevalent trends shaping the identity and biometrics industries. That’s why on this latest episode of ID Talk, co-host Susan Stover interviews Kevin Trilli, Chief Product Officer, Onfido. The conversation begins on the topic of a major ID evolution catalyst: the surge in the role of mobile onboarding remote work necessitated by the current pandemic. The conversation turns to the specifics of the identity lifecycle, and fittingly, it ends with future-gazing on how this ID evolution will affect the post-password authentication landscape. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode at https://onfido.com/

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend toward remote work and mobile services, and along with that comes an increasing threat of fraud. That’s why we are seeing a massive demand for remote onboarding technologies, verifying user identities and anchoring trust for future transactions. That is the starting point of today’s episode of ID Talk, in which ID Talk co-host Susan Stover interviews Innovatrics’ Daniel Ferak, Head of Product Management, and Donal Greene, Business Development Manager for EMEA. The conversation begins on the topic of fighting fraud with digital onboarding before turning to an in-depth conversation of user experience. It concludes with a look to the future of mobile identity. To learn more about the topics discussed in this episode of ID Talk visit: https://www.innovatrics.com/

Biometrics are a cornerstone of the converged security trend, and that’s why we are pleased to count the world leading security conference, ISC West, as our premier partner in that area. Of course, due to the coronavirus pandemic, ISC West 2020 was postponed this spring, but that didn’t prevent us from continuing the critical discussions around security, privacy and identity with ISC West. On this episode of ID Talk that discussion continues with ISC West organizer Will Wise, Group Vice President, Security Events Portfolio, Reed Exhibitions. Speaking to Susan Stover, Vice President of digital Content for FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World, Wise discusses how the security landscape is changing with the dramatic shift to remote work. He talks about the convergence of physical and digital security, and how it's affected privacy. And of course, he talks about ISC West, and what we can expect from the conference when it returns. Learn more about ISC West at the conference website: https://www.iscwest.com/

Welcome to the third part of our State of Enterprise Biometrics event, presented in association with our premier security partner ISC West. ISC West has been postponed due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, but the converged security conversation is more critical than ever. That’s why we are bringing the enterprise biometrics conversation online, with longform expert interviews, an extended podcast panel, and this latest event: the state of the industry survey. Readers of FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World know that our live conference coverage is punctuated by show floor interviews. And in lieu of a show floor, we reached out to identity tech companies remotely to ask them about the biggest identity and authentication issues in the modern enterprise. In part three of this virtual show floor event, you will hear answers from Boon Edam, Touchless Biometric Systems, and SAFR from RealNetworks.

Welcome to a very special panel episode of the ID Talk Podcast, presented in association with our premier identity industry partner KNOW Identity: That Human Touch: Diversity in Biometrics. Originally scheduled for the KNOW Identity Conference before the event went 100 percent virtual in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this fascinating conversation explores the key technical and ethical considerations required to build the next generation of biometric technologies driving inclusion efforts across the globe. - How do we course correct for algorithmic biases? - How do we securely store biometric templates? - What are the most effective biometrics to focus on? This session explores the ethical considerations of wide-scale biometric deployment and the data security and privacy challenges organizations must consider prior to expanding into new markets. Moderated by Susan Stover, Vice President of Digital Content at FindBiometrics & Mobile ID World, this panel features world leading experts on the discussed topics: - Cameron D’Ambrosi, Principal, One World Identity - Husayn Kassai, CEO and Co-Founder, Onfido - David Ray, COO & General Counsel, Rank One Computing To learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, visit https://findbiometrics.com/

On this latest episode of the ID Talk Podcast Susan Stover, VP Digital Content for FindBiometrics, is in conversation with a biometrics industry veteran: Mike DePasquale, Chairman and CEO of BIO-key International. Their conversation begins on the topic of biometrics in Africa, delving into the details around BIO-key’s recent $30 million contract with the Technology Transfer Institute of Africa in Nigeria. They go on to discuss biometrics in law enforcement, and the company’s international efforts with agencies like the Dubai Police Force. The discussion concludes with a look at the Identity and Access Management landscape, and a preview of what’s to come for BIO-key. Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode by visiting https://www.BIO-key.com/

Welcome to the second part of our State of Enterprise Biometrics event, presented in association with our premier security partner ISC West. ISC West has been postponed due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, but the converged security conversation is more critical than ever. That’s why we are bringing the enterprise biometrics conversation online, with longform expert interviews, an extended podcast panel, and this latest event: the state of the industry survey. Readers of FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World know that our live conference coverage is punctuated by show floor interviews. And in lieu of a show floor, we reached out to identity tech companies remotely to ask them one key question: “What is the biggest identity and authentication issue in the modern enterprise?” In part two of this virtual show floor event, you will hear answers from Aratek, Alcatraz AI, and Inspirit IoT.