#353 - Sponsor Spotlight - Duo

E353 · Identity at the Center

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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 IAM
00:02:22 - Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast & Sponsored Episode Introduction
00:03:00 - Introducing Matt Caulfield and His Journey at Duo/Cisco
00:04:35 - Defining the Digital Identity Crisis
00:06:04 - Understanding Security-First IAM
00:07:17 - Differentiating Duo's Identity Solution
00:08:36 - Cisco's Acquisition Strategy and Continued Innovation
00:10:55 - The Impact of Cisco Talos Intelligence
00:14:39 - Customer Insights and Challenges in Identity
00:16:50 - Is Authentication Solved? Innovation in Phishing Resistance
00:19:32 - AI's Impact on Identity Security and Future Threats
00:21:55 - How Duo is Leveraging AI Internally and for Customers
00:24:00 - Duo's Repositioning: From MFA to Identity and Access Management
00:25:27 - Shifting Metrics of Success for Duo Customers
00:27:44 - Workforce, Extended Workforce, and B2B Use Cases for Duo IAM
00:29:48 - Deep Dive into Proximity-Based Authentication
00:32:31 - The Importance of Phishing Resistance in Duo's Strategy
00:35:57 - Continuous Authentication and Shared Signals Framework
00:39:07 - Identity as a Core Pillar of SASE
00:40:32 - Why Shared Signals Framework is a Key Investment for Duo
00:43:25 - Future Outlook for Identity Practitioners: Passwordless and AI
00:46:27 - Agentic AI and the Future of Authorization
00:48:53 - Jim's Swag Tips for Identiverse
00:51:57 - Final Thoughts from Matt Caulfield