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This week, the ID Talk podcast welcomes Blair Cohen, the Founder and President of AuthenticID. Blair is a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in identity verification and fraud prevention. He shares his journey from founding one of the world’s first background screening companies to pioneering innovations in digital identity, including the development of automated facial recognition and forensic document examination technologies. The conversation dives into key issues shaping the identity technology landscape, such as the rise of organized crime in digital fraud, the evolution of government ID verification, and the technological advancements powering AuthenticID's platform. Blair explains the complementary differences between the company's proactive Velocity Check solution and its reactive Fraud Shield system, while also offering insights into behavioral biometrics, identity proofing standards, and the importance of robust fraud detection in protecting both consumers and enterprises. This episode offers a fascinating look into the dual evolution of digital fraud and identity assurance technology. Whether you’re a tech professional, a business leader, or simply curious about how cutting-edge solutions are keeping your data safe, you won’t want to miss this in-depth discussion with one of the field’s leading innovators.

On this week's episode, we're joined by Chris Borkenhagen, AuthenticID's Chief Digital Officer, who offers insights on cybersecurity and biometrics, the changing regulatory landscape, and why there's no "silver bullet" for preventing hack attacks. Chris brings a level of expertise to the discussion that clearly has a lot of depth and breadth, and manages to do so with classic Canadian good humour. Be sure to check out AuthenticID's 2024 Mid-Year Identity Fraud Review, which informs important parts of the conversation:

Human trafficking is a global industry that enslaves people and preys upon children. And today, it’s growing faster than any other form of organized crime across communities everywhere. Technology plays an incredible role in not only accelerating the crisis but also solving it. The latest episode of the AuthenticID Podcast offers unique and valuable perspectives on both human trafficking and how it impacts Gen Z in particular.

On this episode of the AuthenticID podcast: Digital transformation has changed the way we live, work, and play. But it’s also made us more susceptible to identity fraud. Blair Cohen, Founder and President of AuthenticID, and Mike Engle, Co-Founder & Head of Strategy at 1Kosmos, discuss how fraudsters steal data in the digital age and offer solutions for businesses.

AuthenticID Podcast Episode 2 On this episode of the AuthenticID podcast: facial recognition is a natural way people have been identifying themselves for thousands of years. With today’s advanced technology, it is now the gateway for businesses to verify the identity of their customers with high confidence and underwriting while providing an easy and streamlined