Why Identity Verification Systems Need Built-In Resilience

Identity verification typically sits directly before the most critical moment in a digital transaction — checkout or account creation. Resilience at both the infrastructure and service level are therefore essential to prevent abandonment.

Decentralized identity and universal identity proofing 

Decentralized identity models have emerged as a potential solution that balances user privacy with businesses’ digital identity proofing needs. While adoption remains limited, their ability to protect personal data while enabling universal identity proofing makes them an appealing path forward. The question is whether decentralized identity is truly the future of digital identity proofing, and if so, what has slowed its adoption. 

Countering loyalty program account takeovers in hospitality and travel

Frequent flyer miles and hotel rewards are increasingly attractive targets for cybercrime. Solving this isn’t as simple as enforcing stricter access controls across the board. Enterprises must minimize friction for legitimate travelers while selectively tightening access when fraud is suspected.  

Inside CISA’s Phishing-Resistant MFA Playbook 

As part of a broader federal effort, CISA released a playbook that gives agencies a clear roadmap for rolling out phishing-resistant MFA. Here’s what private sector enterprises can learn from it.