HID Authentication Experts

Authentic Talks - An HID Podcast

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Authentic Talks is designed to be a raw, unfiltered space where identity professionals — from analysts to CISOs — speak candidly about their journeys, challenges, and breakthroughs. This isn't polished marketing. It's real talk about what's working, what's broken, and what's next.

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HID Authentication Experts

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What FIDO Alliance Sees Next: Passkeys, AI Agents, and the Future of Identity? Video 23.06.2026 49:46

What happens after the password dies? In Episode 6 of Authentic Talks , host Arielle Slama sits down with Megan Shamas, Chief Marketing Officer of the FIDO Alliance, to explain what's next for passkeys, AI agents, and digital identity Just weeks after the FIDO Alliance announced that passkey adoption surpassed 5 billion credentials worldwide , the organization also launched new initiatives focused...

New Tech, Old Problems: The Reality of Modern Identity & Authentication 15.04.2026 48:26

How do you secure a world where humans, machines, and autonomous agents all need an identity? In Episode 5 of Authentic Talks , our host Arielle Slama sits down with Simon Moffatt, analyst, advisor, and author, to unpack the biggest identity and cybersecurity themes emerging from the RSA Conference , which Simon attended just a few weeks earlier. Drawing on firsthand insights from the even...

Authentic Women on Security: Bridging Physical Access & Digital Identity 06.03.2026 51:57

What does it take to shape identity systems in a world where physical access and digital authentication are converging faster than ever? In Episode 4 of Authentic Talks , host Arielle Slama sits down with two influential voices in identity and security: Natacha Torres, Marketing Lead for HID's Physical Access Control Solutions business, and Elizabeth Garber, Digital Trust Leader and advisor to glo...

Identity at Scale: Authentication Consistency, IAM Modernization & AI Agents 29.01.2026 43:55

In Episode 3 of Authentic Talks , we dive deep into the future of identity architecture, from consistent authentication and Zero Trust principles to the rise of AI agent identities that will reshape modern IAM at enterprise scale . Our guest, Jeff Hickman, Head of Customer Engineering at Ory, joins hosts Arielle Slama and Rich Gibson for a fast-moving, deeply practical conversation about building...

Identity in 2026: Passkeys, AI & Preemptive Security 23.12.2025 40:33

What will identity and access management really look like in 2026? In Episode 2 of Authentic Talks , we explore how identity is evolving from a one-time login control into a continuous trust engine—shaping security decisions across digital and physical environments. Our guest, Brent Vernon , Senior Director of Technology & Product Management at HID Global, joins hosts Arielle Slama and Rich Gibsen...

AI and Enterprise Security: Best Friend or Worst Enemy? 05.12.2025 43:01

Is Artificial Intelligence the ultimate business partner or a hidden risk for enterprises? In Episode 1 of Authentic Talks , we explore the impact of AI on enterprise security, governance, and trust. Learn how AI can drive innovation and efficiency—and why uncontrolled deployment poses serious risks. Our guest, Mark Dallmeier , cybersecurity veteran and author of Opportunity Seized, Squandered,...