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Join Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman on this sponsored episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, brought to you by Duo! We welcome back Matt Caulfield, VP of Duo and Identity at Cisco, to discuss the ongoing "identity crisis" in security, where 60% of attacks have identity as a key component. Matt introduces Duo's new Security-First IAM, a revolutionary approach that prioritizes security by making it the default, enabling easy passwordless adoption, and building in phishing resistance from day zero.

Discover how Duo is differentiating itself in a crowded market by focusing on end-to-end phishing resistance capabilities and user-centric security. Matt shares insights into Cisco's innovation culture, drawing from his experience as a founder and the integration of acquired technologies like ORT into Duo's identity intelligence, including a new trust scoring mechanism to identify compromised accounts.

We also delve into the powerful insights from Cisco Talos, whose research on identity-based attacks directly influences Duo's product development, and how customer feedback is shaping the future of identity security. Explore the exciting innovations in authentication, including Duo's proximity verification for phishing-resistant, passwordless access, and the continuous authentication capabilities powered by Duo Desktop and Identity Intelligence.

Finally, Matt discusses the impact of AI on identity security, both in enabling attackers and enhancing defense mechanisms like the new Duo AI assistant for administrators. The conversation concludes with a look into the future of identity, including the challenges and opportunities presented by machine and agentic AI identities, and the critical need for advanced authorization solutions.

Don't forget to visit duo.com for more information!

Chapter Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Identity Crisis and Security First IAM
• 00:02:22 - Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast & Sponsored Episode Introduction
• 00:03:00 - Introducing Matt Caulfield and His Journey at Duo/Cisco
• 00:04:35 - Defining the Digital Identity Crisis
• 00:06:04 - Understanding Security-First IAM
• 00:07:17 - Differentiating Duo's Identity Solution
• 00:08:36 - Cisco's Acquisition Strategy and Continued Innovation
• 00:10:55 - The Impact of Cisco Talos Intelligence
• 00:14:39 - Customer Insights and Challenges in Identity
• 00:16:50 - Is Authentication Solved? Innovation in Phishing Resistance
• 00:19:32 - AI's Impact on Identity Security and Future Threats
• 00:21:55 - How Duo is Leveraging AI Internally and for Customers
• 00:24:00 - Duo's Repositioning: From MFA to Identity and Access Management
• 00:25:27 - Shifting Metrics of Success for Duo Customers
• 00:27:44 - Workforce, Extended Workforce, and B2B Use Cases for Duo IAM
• 00:29:48 - Deep Dive into Proximity-Based Authentication
• 00:32:31 - The Importance of Phishing Resistance in Duo's Strategy
• 00:35:57 - Continuous Authentication and Shared Signals Framework
• 00:39:07 - Identity as a Core Pillar of SASE
• 00:40:32 - Why Shared Signals Framework is a Key Investment for Duo
• 00:43:25 - Future Outlook for Identity Practitioners: Passwordless and AI
• 00:46:27 - Agentic AI and the Future of Authorization
• 00:48:53 - Jim's Swag Tips for Identiverse
• 00:51:57 - Final Thoughts from Matt Caulfield

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcaulfie/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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