International Identity Day: Thales' VP of Civil Identity Talks Digital Wallets, Quantum Threats, and Identity for Life
In observance of International Identity Day, the ID Talk team welcomes Guillaume Lefebvre, VP of Civil Identity at Thales, to tackle the biggest questions in our industry. For example, how can enabling legal identity for all by 2030 help to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16:9? What does a “trusted identity” actually mean? And how do we secure that identity against the threats of tomorrow? Guillaume shares insights on real-world inclusion projects, the need for post-quantum cryptography, and how modern systems are empowering citizens with privacy and control.
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CEO Lionel Grosclaude Explains How Fime is the 'Good Teacher' of Digital Identity
In this episode of ID Talk, CEO Lionel Grosclaude explains how Fime has evolved from a compliance testing firm into a global leader guiding the payments and digital identity ecosystem. Speaking with hosts Alex Perala and Dave Barclay, Grosclaude outlines Fime’s unique role as the “good teacher” of digital identity – helping clients strengthen solutions rather than just grading them pass or fail. The discussion explores biometric testing, the challenges of digital ID adoption, and the importance of privacy, security, interoperability, and user experience in building trust.
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What Happens to Your Crypto When You Die? A Chat with Serenity's Boris Mofrad
What happens to your digital assets when you're gone? It's a critical question that Boris Mofrad, Co-founder of Serenity, set out to answer. In this episode, Boris shares how a simple question from his wife sparked the creation of a biometric cold wallet designed to solve crypto's inheritance problem. He explains how Serenity partners with Idemia to link your biometrics to your assets, ensuring they can be passed on. As Boris puts it, "Who the hell will invest money or put asset on chain if it cannot survive?" Tune in to hear how this technology is not only securing digital legacies but also aiming to replace outdated security like 2FA.
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Identity Week America Preview with Evie Kim Sing
With Identity Week America just around the corner, we are thrilled to welcome back Evie Kim Sing, Editor of IdentityWeek.net, for an exclusive preview of the big event in Washington, D.C.Evie offers a detailed overview of the 2025 agenda, outlining the key themes and presentations set to define the event. The discussion covers critical industry developments, including the state-level implementation of mobile Driver's Licenses, the significant impact of the new NIST Digital Identity Guidelines (800−63 Revision 4), and the deployment of biometric payment platforms by major financial institutions. The conversation also explores the dual nature of AI, examining its role in sophisticated fraud threats like deepfakes and its application in next-generation identity verification solutions.It's an essential briefing for professionals preparing to attend the conference and for anyone seeking to understand the key trends shaping the digital identity landscape.
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Meet the Working Group Setting Global Standards for Face Forensics
As facial recognition technology becomes more powerful, who ensures it's used correctly and ethically? This week, the ID Talk crew takes a field trip to meet the members of the Facial Identification Scientific Working Group (FISWG). We sit down with forensic experts and law enforcement leaders from around the world to discuss their crucial, volunteer-driven work in setting global standards for face forensics. Tune in to learn about the group's background and operations, how advanced AI is changing their jobs, and why a "human in the loop" is non-negotiable.To learn more about FISWG and get involved, visit https://www.fiswg.org/
ID Tech's Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis are joined by a varied range of guest experts to discuss identity technology, biometrics, digital ID, artificial intelligence, and more.
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