In this episode Rishi Bhargava, Co-founder of Descope, joins the show to delve into the intricacies of authentication and identity management. Rishi, with his extensive experience in security, spanning from McAfee to Palo Alto Networks and co-founding Demisto and Descope, shares his insights on the evolution of the security landscape and the persistent challenges surrounding password-based security.
Rishi elaborates on the longevity of passwords, their inherent security weaknesses, and the efforts to bolster their security, often at the expense of user convenience.
The conversation shifts to emerging alternatives like passkeys, magic links, social logins, and biometrics, exploring their mechanisms, privacy implications, and potential risks. Rishi explains the nuances of passkey technology, addressing concerns about device theft, and the transition to new devices.
Rishi articulates his vision for solving unaddressed challenges in authentication and identity management, differentiating Descope from other passwordless solutions. He outlines the integration process, common migration challenges, and the factors that drive companies to switch to third-party authentication providers.
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In this episode, Kirk Marple, CEO and Co-founder of Graphlit, joins the show. Sean and Kirk dive into the world of unstructured data management, discussing the evolution and current challenges in the field.
In this episode, Jake Moshenko, CEO and co-founder of AuthZed, joins the show to explore the world of user permissions at scale. Inspired by Google's Zanzibar, AuthZed aims to tackle the challenges of authorization - a less common focus compared to authentication in the tech industry.
Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag, joins the show to explore the evolving threat of AI deepfakes. They discuss the increasing sophistication of deepfake technology, highlighted by the significant rise in incidents such as the Retool hack, and how these technologies can manipulate public perception and security.