Identity at the Center Identity at the Center #68 - Nok Nok... Who's There? - An Identity and Access Management Conversation with Phil Dunkelberger
Nov 2, 2020
In this conversation, Phil Dunkelberger, CEO of Nok Nok Labs and a veteran in the identity space, dives into the future of passwordless authentication. He discusses the evolution of identity standards like FIDO and why businesses should embrace passwordless solutions. Phil also shares insights from his conservation work with the Game Rangers Association of Africa. With a focus on security and user experience, he highlights how IoT and machine-to-machine authentication are transforming our digital landscape. The need for strong authentication is greater than ever!
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Conservation Work Shaped By Rangers
- Phil describes joining Game Rangers Association of Africa after a business safari and learning how rangers support ecosystems beyond policing.
- He emphasizes rangers create jobs, build schools, and protect culture while preserving wildlife.
IAM Problems Rooted In Old Conventions
- Phil traces identity problems back to mainframe-era conventions like usernames and passwords that persist today.
- He argues identity (who you are, what you know, what you have) has always been central and remains unresolved at scale.
Design Auth Around People With Devices
- Treat employees, partners, and consumers uniformly as people with devices seeking services when designing authentication.
- Start by authenticating everything and avoid building new walled gardens per population segment.
