Partially Redacted: Data, AI, Security, and Privacy Authentication and Identity Management with Descope's Rishi Bhargava
Feb 21, 2024
Rishi Bhargava, Co-founder of Descope and security veteran from McAfee and Palo Alto Networks, shares his expertise on authentication and identity management. He discusses the flaws of traditional password systems and presents emerging solutions like passkeys and biometrics. Rishi highlights the balance between user convenience and security, delving into the implications of social logins and the future of passwordless authentication. He also outlines integration challenges for companies switching to third-party authentication solutions.
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Security Product Development
- Security product development involves competing with other companies and adversaries.
- This necessitates constant innovation and forward-thinking.
Security's Reactive Nature
- Security measures often lag behind technological advancements, reacting to new devices and platforms like laptops, mobile, and cloud.
- This reactive pattern continues with the current focus on data security and privacy, driven by growing data concerns.
User Experience in Security
- Security and privacy measures should be as unobtrusive as possible for users.
- This is especially important in consumer products where user experience is paramount.