In This Episode Identity, and the future of it, continues to be a hot topic as digital adoption increases in all aspects of our lives. When you are verifying your identity, you want to do it with as little friction as possible and expect it to be fast, secure and compliant. In this episode, host JP Nicols speaks with Incode Technologies' Domingo Guerra, EVP of Trust, and industry veteran with a strong background in cybersecurity and data privacy, about the latest innovations in verifying identity. User expectations are bigger than ever. Positive user experiences and biometric acceptance can make what once seemed scary less so, but are all biometrics created equal? Read the entire transcript here. Podcast Content: Chapter 1: [00:00] Welcome and Introduction Brett King and J.P. Nichols introduce the episode, welcoming Domingo Guerra from ENCODE to discuss identity verification and fraud prevention. Chapter 2: [03:45] The Evolution of Biometrics Domingo explains how biometrics have shifted from being perceived as futuristic to a mainstream method of secure authentication. Chapter 3: [12:30] AI's Role in Identity Verification A look at how AI enhances identity verification processes, speeds up fraud detection, and keeps pace with evolving attacker tactics. Chapter 4: [22:00] Battling Fraud in a Digital Age The discussion delves into synthetic identities, deepfakes, and the arms race between fraudsters and security technologies. Chapter 5: [32:15] Building a Global Identity Network Domingo shares ENCODE's vision of an "identity bureau," enabling privacy-preserving collaboration across financial institutions. Chapter 6: [42:40] Beyond KYC: KYB and KYE Domingo outlines the shift from traditional Know Your Customer (KYC) practices to Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Employee (KYE) models. Chapter 7: [51:20] Industry Lessons and Applications Insights from various industries, including gaming, gig economy, and social media, on identity verification and fraud management. Chapter 8: [01:02:15] Privacy vs. Surveillance A critical discussion on balancing user consent and privacy with the growing capabilities of biometric and identity technologies. Chapter 9: [01:15:30] The Future of Digital Identity Domingo envisions a world where reusable digital IDs reduce fraud, enhance convenience, and empower user ownership of personal data. Chapter 10: [01:28:00] Closing Thoughts and Resources Brett wraps up the episode with information on ENCODE's services and Domingo Guerra's insights into the future of identity verification. Related Content: Episode 337: Winners and Losers in a Post-Pandemic World Identities Merging Episode 477: Breaking Traditions & Future of Money and Identity Digital Identity- FinTech keeping ahead of fraud Episode 517: Expectations vs. Reality: Latest Global Findings for Financial Services & Digital Identity https://youtu.be/pDr66sLB8Jw