

Josh Read, the dynamic Chief Operating Officer at ID Verse, shares his remarkable journey from telecommunications technology to becoming a key player in the identity verification arena. With a career spanning consultancy roles at Telstra, groundbreaking work in financial technology at KPMG, and pivotal roles at Equifax and Yellowfin, Josh brings a wealth of knowledge to our conversation. He delves into the complexities of credit scoring for young people and offers a firsthand glimpse into the evolving credit reporting industry. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of fraud and identity management from someone who has navigated these challenges across multiple industries.
Throughout our discussion, we tackle the biases and hurdles intrinsic to identity verification systems, especially within the realm of artificial intelligence. Josh sheds light on the ethical quandaries of AI-driven image and voice recognition technologies, addressing how deepfake technology threatens financial institutions. We explore the layered security measures necessary to combat these vulnerabilities, and Josh provides insights into the regulatory landscape surrounding biometric data management. He doesn't shy away from the tough questions about DNA data collection and the implications of these technologies on privacy and data security in our digital world.
(00:00) The Evolution of Identity Verification
(13:23) Biases and Challenges in Identity Verification
(27:00) Balancing Friction in Fraud Prevention
(33:30) Preventing Fraud in Identity Verification
(45:40) Effective Communication in Leadership and Relationships
(50:45) Comparing Security Solutions in Business
44 episodes
Josh Read, the dynamic Chief Operating Officer at ID Verse, shares his remarkable journey from telecommunications technology to becoming a key player in the identity verification arena. With a career spanning consultancy roles at Telstra, groundbreaking work in financial technology at KPMG, and pivotal roles at Equifax and Yellowfin, Josh brings a wealth of knowledge to our conversation. He delves into the complexities of credit scoring for young people and offers a firsthand glimpse into the evolving credit reporting industry. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of fraud and identity management from someone who has navigated these challenges across multiple industries.
Throughout our discussion, we tackle the biases and hurdles intrinsic to identity verification systems, especially within the realm of artificial intelligence. Josh sheds light on the ethical quandaries of AI-driven image and voice recognition technologies, addressing how deepfake technology threatens financial institutions. We explore the layered security measures necessary to combat these vulnerabilities, and Josh provides insights into the regulatory landscape surrounding biometric data management. He doesn't shy away from the tough questions about DNA data collection and the implications of these technologies on privacy and data security in our digital world.
(00:00) The Evolution of Identity Verification
(13:23) Biases and Challenges in Identity Verification
(27:00) Balancing Friction in Fraud Prevention
(33:30) Preventing Fraud in Identity Verification
(45:40) Effective Communication in Leadership and Relationships
(50:45) Comparing Security Solutions in Business
44 episodes
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