#353 - Sponsor Spotlight - Duo

This episode is sponsored by Duo. Visit duo.com to learn more.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 IAM00:02:22 - Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast & Sponsored Episode Introduction00:03:00 - Introducing Matt Caulfield and His Journey at Duo/Cisco00:04:35 - Defining the Digital Identity Crisis00:06:04 - Understanding Security-First IAM00:07:17 - Differentiating Duo's Identity Solution00:08:36 - Cisco's Acquisition Strategy and Continued Innovation00:10:55 - The Impact of Cisco Talos Intelligence00:14:39 - Customer Insights and Challenges in Identity00:16:50 - Is Authentication Solved? Innovation in Phishing Resistance00:19:32 - AI's Impact on Identity Security and Future Threats00:21:55 - How Duo is Leveraging AI Internally and for Customers00:24:00 - Duo's Repositioning: From MFA to Identity and Access Management00:25:27 - Shifting Metrics of Success for Duo Customers00:27:44 - Workforce, Extended Workforce, and B2B Use Cases for Duo IAM00:29:48 - Deep Dive into Proximity-Based Authentication00:32:31 - The Importance of Phishing Resistance in Duo's Strategy00:35:57 - Continuous Authentication and Shared Signals Framework00:39:07 - Identity as a Core Pillar of SASE00:40:32 - Why Shared Signals Framework is a Key Investment for Duo00:43:25 - Future Outlook for Identity Practitioners: Passwordless and AI00:46:27 - Agentic AI and the Future of Authorization00:48:53 - Jim's Swag Tips for Identiverse00:51:57 - Final Thoughts from Matt CaulfieldConnect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcaulfie/Learn more about Duo: https://duo.com/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com#idac #IdentitySecurity #Cybersecurity #DuoSecurity