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Digital Identity Evolution: Past, Risks, and Future Insights


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In this episode of "The ITSM Practice," Luigi Ferri explores the transformative journey of digital identity from basic usernames and passwords to advanced biometric systems and decentralized blockchain solutions. We discuss how digital identity has evolved to enhance security, user convenience, and data integrity, alongside the challenges of privacy, surveillance, and data breaches. Learn about the potential of Web 3.0 and self-sovereign identities in shaping a more secure and user-centric digital world.


In this episode, we answer to:

How has the role of digital identities evolved from simple logins to complex biometric systems?

What are the key risks and vulnerabilities associated with current digital identity systems?

How can decentralized technologies like blockchain improve the security and autonomy of digital identities?


Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

CDN Prod website, article "The Evolution of Digital Identity", link https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/660433347fef5f6938800768/6604346408b181838d132807_The%20Evolution%20of%20Digital%20Identity%20-%20By%20Vidos.pdf


Business Reporter website, article "The history of digital identity", link https://www.business-reporter.co.uk/technology/the-history-of-digital-identity


Biometric Update website, article "The evolution of digital identity: From databases to blockchain", link https://www.biometricupdate.com/202408/the-evolution-of-digital-identity-from-databases-to-blockchain


G+D Spotlight Newsletter, article "The reinvention of identity for the digital age", link https://www.gi-de.com/en/spotlight/digital-security/the-reinvention-of-identity-for-the-digital-age


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Credits:

Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/


Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

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The ITSM Practice: Elevating ITSM and IT Security KnowledgeBy Luigi Ferri