Humans In Tech: Recent Episodes
Leigh Dow
Conversations about Verification, Security, and the IoT.Our Podcast explores today's most transformative technology and trends of tomorrow. Bringing together the brightest minds in and outside of our industry, we unpack what is new in physical access, identity verification, cybersecurity, and IoT ecosystems. We reach beyond the physical world, discuss our digital transformation as a species, and dive into the emerging phygital experience. Join us on our journey as we discover just how connected the future will be, and how we fit into that picture.
Currently, there are 1 million cybersecurity workers in the U.S., yet there are still upwards of 700,000 positions in the field that need to be filled immediately. Today, we’re chatting with Tanya Freedland, VP of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition at Identiv, about effectively and equitably recruiting top talent in cybersecurity.
Ron Fiedler, Sr. Product Manager at Identiv, joins us for a deep dive into Identiv’s complete line of physical access readers. Our technology can provide everything from strong authentication and FICAM compliance to frictionless mobile options.
The evolution of technology permeates nearly every facet of the modern industrialized world, and the traditional security community is not immune. Our guest today, Tom Dymacek, Director of Federal Sales at Identiv, joins us to discuss the newest compliance challenges in security.
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Richard Kuntz, a leader in medical technology and another newly appointed member of the Identiv Board of Directors. Rick discusses the transformational power of IoT in healthcare, predicting the role that sensors and big data management will play in the future of MedTech.
There is no end in sight to ransomware attacks. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, ransomware is predicted to cost $265 billion annually by 2031. To discuss the growth of these attacks, we are joined today by John Guerrero, CEO of Identify Systems, and Fred Hughes, CEO and owner of Phoenix Technology Solutions.
Today, we’re joined by Rick Urban, Senior Product Manager, Video Systems at Identiv, and Dan Pierce, VP of Global Business Development and Sales Operations at Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions. Tune in as they discuss the new Identiv Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) powered by Scale.
Our guest today is Steven Oplinger, Senior Business Development Manager with GC&E Systems Group, Inc., instructor for the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Security Project Manager Class, and mentor in SIA’s Mentor Program. Steve joins us to offer up expert insight into ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the U.S.
Our guest today is Steven Oplinger, Senior Business Development Manager with GC&E Systems Group, Inc., instructor for the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Security Project Manager Class, and mentor in SIA’s Mentor Program. Steve joins us to offer up expert insight into ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the U.S.
Just in time for Women’s History Month, Alice DiSanto, VP of Global Marketing, Rajant Corporation, and SIA Charitable Giving Subcommittee Chair, joins us to discuss the critical need to usher in socioeconomic change for women. For the third year in a row, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Women in Security Forum (WISF), Dress for Success Southern Nevada (DFSSN), and ISC West are teaming up to enable more women to get the jobs they want and need through the Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback.
Cryptocurrency known to be involved in illicit activities like cybercrime, money laundering, and terrorism financing totaled $14 billion in 2021, almost doubling the amount in 2020. Drew Todd, Journalist at Secureworld News, returns on this episode to help us take a closer look at the growing landscape of crypto crimes.
Today, we’re joined by Laura Angelini, a leader in the MedTech industry and newly appointed member of the Identiv Board of Directors. Laura discusses the transforming role of the IoT in healthcare, and predicts true innovation and the evolution of standards of care will occur at the intersection of technology advancement and big data management.
The future of sports entertainment is data-informed. Our guest today, David Geisser, Co-founder of collectID, is redefining heightened fan experiences with NFC. collectID solves the problem of counterfeit products and creates a gateway for physical products to the metaverse by combining encrypted, smartphone-ready NFC tags with secure NFTs on blockchain.
Today, we’re bringing back Mike Taylor, Identiv’s VP of Global Sales. Our chat sheds light on machine learning, discussing how it differs from AI, unpacking some of the myths surrounding the technology, and determining exactly why it is such a vital tool for modern businesses.
We’re excited to welcome Hermence Matsotsa, Founder and CEO of uBuntu, to today’s episode. Hermence is a multilingual speaker, global strategic intercultural connector, executive coach, and a DEIA consultant with 20+ years of experience supporting leaders in creating diverse, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and safe spaces that vitalize a culture of genuine respect. She joins us to discuss the importance of DEIA in cybersecurity recruiting.
Still basking in the tech afterglow of CES 2023, Gianmarco Ferrari, Marketing Manager for NFC/RFID and NVM Americas at STMicroelectronics, joins us to discuss the innovations in sustainability he spotted at the influential trade show earlier this month. A longtime Identiv partner, STMicroelectronics creates technology that prioritizes people and the planet while minimizing its overall ecological footprint.
Today, we’re joined by Joe Maddox, ACES Program Manager here at Identiv. ACES is our Architects, Consultants, and Engineers in Security partner program, providing continued education opportunities, resources, and technical design assistance to end-users and consultants on the converged nature of IT and physical security.
Humans in Tech returns for season 2! One topic we talk about often on our podcast is how cyber threats are becoming more and more sophisticated. John Guerrero, CEO, Identify Systems, joins us to chat about K-12 cybersecurity. We cover the critical need for multi-factor authentication (MFA) in protecting school-age children and how FIDO2 technology specifically can prevent cyber attacks.
Stefan Genser, Identiv’s Director of Sales for RFID/Transponder Solutions in EMEA, joins us on this episode to discuss the role of RFID and NFC in medical devices and healthcare environments. He covers the four major challenges in the medical industry right now and what digital transformation looks like in healthcare via RFID technology.
Security has a profound influence on the way our world is progressing, and women bring a unique perspective to the industry. Identiv’s Tatum Mathis, Tracy Wilson-Alexander, Diane Kehlenbeck, Katie Shaw, and Cynthia Gieseke join us to talk about equity and diversity in security and what it means to be a leader in a historically male-dominated industry.
While it’s no fun for the organizations involved, this week’s episode takes a playful look at epic cybersecurity fails. We’re joined by journalist Drew Todd who covers cybersecurity at Secure World News. For 20 years, Secure World has been tackling global cybersecurity issues and sharing critical knowledge and tools needed to protect against ever-evolving threats.
The holidays are growing closer and the seasonal scrambling to come up with gift ideas for family and friends is upon us. Loren Miller, Director of Business Development at Identiv, helps us dig into the top IoT-enabled holiday gifts that should make their way into your shopping cart (or your own wish list) this year.
Today, we are talking with entrepreneur Prachee Kale about design thinking in cybersecurity. Prachee’s impressive 17-year career spans cybersecurity and tech, business strategy, diversity and inclusion, and executive coaching. Now the co-founder of Think.Design.Cyber, a founding executive fellow of Cyber Theory Institute, and a woman of color, she has coalesced her experiences to help advance the cybersecurity industry.
Today, we are talking with entrepreneur Prachee Kale about design thinking in cybersecurity. Prachee’s impressive 17-year career spans cybersecurity and tech, business strategy, diversity and inclusion, and executive coaching. Now the co-founder of Think.Design.Cyber, a founding executive fellow of Cyber Theory Institute, and a woman of color, she has coalesced her experiences to help advance the cybersecurity industry.
Our new episode is all about intelligent video analytics, technology that processes digital video signals using a special algorithm to perform a security-related function. Identiv’s Mike Taylor, VP Global Sales, and Mark Allen, GM Physical Access, join us to talk about the latest security trends in video content analysis, from facial recognition and asset tracking to AI learning.
Cybersecurity is a complex, serious market that’s currently exploding, and so are the demands on digital marketers to keep pace with dramatic growth in services, solutions, and competitors. The entire Identiv marketing team joins us to talk about the challenges in the industry, how they turn technical topics into accessible stories, and the top trends they see on the horizon.
Steve Dunlap, President of the Thursby brand at Identiv, joins us to discuss the differences between BYOD and BYOAD, how to streamline mission-critical processes, and the secure mobility of the new Sub Rosa PDF app. Sub Rosa PDF gives U.S. armed forces, federal agencies, and commercial customers the ability to digitally sign documents on any iOS device from any location.
Identiv Global Services (IGS) provides ecosystem partners with a highly personalized experience that goes above and beyond typical customer support. Tracy Wilson, Director of Identiv Global Services, joins us to discuss the high-touch help offered by IGS, from technology implementation to customized configurations.
Today, we’re talking U.S. federal facility security with a selection of Identiv’s experts, including Dave Helbock, Director of Product Management, Todd Harrington, Director of Federal Sales, and Tom Dymacek, Director of Federal Sales. We discuss the top threats, biggest challenges, and how to deploy the right solutions to protect the nation’s highest security buildings.
Steve Statler, Senior VP of Marketing at Wiliot, and Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM, Transponders at Identiv, join us to talk about their collaboration on the first-to-market Battery-Assisted Pixel (BAP) IoT cold-chain solution. The BAP is innovating the provision of pharmaceuticals and healthcare through item-level intelligence, and optimizing food supply chains and retail asset management.
Cybercrime is powerful, impacting places you may not initially consider a cyberattack target. Ron Luchene, Senior VP at Tech Systems, and Diane Kehlenbeck, Western Regional Sales Manager, Credentials at Identiv join us to discuss the challenges of identity verification in both physical and digital environments — or what we like to call the “phygital” space.
All U.S. federal and state law enforcement personnel are required to follow the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) mandate to access specific information. John Guerrero, CEO of Identify Systems, joins us to talk about CJIS compliance, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and the steps all businesses need to take to keep data safe.
Join as we chat 1:1 with Steve Humphreys, CEO at Identiv. We discuss the company’s recent growth, the most transformational projects of 2022, and what gets him most excited about diving into work each day. Steve shares his mission and vision for the future of Identiv and how pervasive, IoT-connected technology can give us all the benefits of the digital world within the physical world.
Today, we’re talking about the physical and digital (or “phygital”) support systems and measures that keep data center operations, applications, and data safe from threats. Joining us are Steve Adams, Mid Atlantic Regional Director for Data Centers at Vision Technologies, and Brian Hoover, Southern Regional Sales Engineer at Identiv.
As managing identities continues to become more and more a part of our daily life, the verification of identity and access is mission-critical to U.S. federal government agencies. David Helbock, Director of Product Management at Identiv, joins us to shed some light on the distinction between what it means for these agencies to be FICAM-ready vs. FICAM-compliant.
We’re talking with Mark Manning, Founder and CEO of iTRACE Technologies, a Silicon Valley company specializing in supply chain security. Mark takes our listeners on a journey that breaks down blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs, making the technologies accessible to all.
RFID innovator and entrepreneur Manfred Rietzler, Identiv’s new strategic advisor and founder of Smartrac Group, joins us to talk about the versatility and future of RFID. As the real link between the metaverse and the physical world, Manfred explores what’s coming next for the IoT and RFID, from UHF and active tags to cloud-connected NFC.
It’s time for an upgrade to hands-on training and e-learning in the security industry. Tatum Mathis, Director of Technical Training at Identiv, has breathed new life into the Identiv Academy. The refreshed Center of Excellence is focused on customized experiences that keep learners coming back. She joins us to talk about the latest trends in training, like mobile accessibility, AI, and microlearning.
Mary Lou Bosco, CEO at AIM Global, and Elizabeth Sinclair, Global Director of Marketing at Seagull Scientific, join us to take a deeper look at cannabis traceability through automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies. AIDC, like RFID and NFC, allows the cannabis industry to track every plant from seed, to packaging, to the consumer.
We are joined by a passionate advocate for equity of access to information, Kim Charlson, the first female president of the American Council of the Blind and the executive director of the Perkins Library, a division of the international NGO Perkins School for the Blind. Kim, who is completely blind herself, is shifting the paradigm, proving that people with disabilities can lead the accessibility charge, specifically in the medical technology space.
The latest episodes hands the reins over to Eric Gregg, Director of Sales at Tx Systems Inc., and Louis Modell, VP OEM Channel Americas at Identiv. The two provide valuable education on what multi-factor authentication (MFA) is, why it is more important than ever, and how it can be easily deployed to ensure cybersecurity for today’s growing mobile workforce.
In this episode, we are joined by Greg Sippell, CSO and VP of Sales at Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. Founded by Hoopa Valley Tribe member Daren Masten, Clear Cloud is more than the typical integrated security dealer and is focused on cultural identity and giving back to the Native American community.
Christian Lackner, Segment Manager of Smart Products, Authentication, and IoT Security at NXP Semiconductors joins our own Dr. Manfred Mueller, COO and GM of Identity, and Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM of Transponders, to chat about security in the IoT, our 20+ year partnership, and our latest NFC collaboration.
About 90% of people on the internet are concerned about having their passwords compromised, but most of us still seek the simplest solution to protect our information. The more connected we are, the greater the risk of exposure. John Guerrero, CEO of Identity Systems, returns to talk about making identity security more convenient with FIDO technology.
Digital transformation is everywhere, especially in security. At airports across the U.S., advanced security technologies are paving the way for passenger and employee safety. As security threats and passenger demand increase, the race to keep up with technology and regulations is critical. Clint Welch, Director of Aviation Security and Public Safety at San Diego International Airport, joins us to discuss how he faces these complex challenges.
In the latest episode, Katrina Leight, National Sales Manager at Identiv, and Nick Friesen, Product Manager for Freedom, Liberty, and Enterphone at Identiv, talk about the newest addition to our end-to-end physical security platform: the Freedom Smart Bridge. The new controller integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure and the access control platform is accessible anytime, anywhere, and can monitor and grant access 24/7 via any web browser.
Jonny Adams, Product Manager for Logical Access at Identiv, and John Guerrero, CEO at Identify Systems, return to chat about making FIDO accessible for all: businesses, governments, and consumers alike. The FIDO ecosystem eliminates the risk of data breaches, phishing, password theft, and replay attacks with hardened multi-factor authentication. The tech is transforming the cybersecurity experience.
Lee Odess, GM of New Markets at Latch, one of the 2020 IFSEC Global influencers in Security, and labeled an uber-networker by the Washington Post, joins us to talk about web 3, the metaverse, NFTs, AR, and the emerging phygital experience. We cover brands building trust into the metaverse, discuss identity as currency, and get deep talking about the creativity, curiosity, and sense of exploration that might come to fruition, including the ability to be your authentic self.
Jonny Adams, Product Manager of Logical Access at Identiv, is joined by Steve Clark, Security Technologist at WISeKey and tech expert in IoT, blockchain, PKI, anti-counterfeiting, and privacy. The two discuss today’s growing data and identity security concerns and how Identiv and WISeKey’s 15-year partnership and product portfolios simplify complex logins, protect valuable time, and strengthen security at the device and identity level.
As a professional impersonator working heavily in social media, Evan Ferrante, A.K.A. Not Tom Cruise, lives in the thick of the digital transformation — the idea of living the new “phygital” human experience where the boundaries between our digital and real-life personas are beginning to blur. He joins us to tell his origin story, go behind the scenes, and educate the masses to stay wary of deep fakes.
Worldwide annual sales of counterfeit goods are expected to total a staggering $4.2 trillion this year. Fear of fake products undermines confidence in brands. Lukasz Bulawski, Head of Product at collectID, joins us to talk about how brands can use NFC technology to transform authentication, anti-counterfeiting, and consumer experiences, and touches on what is next for the metaverse and NFTs.
George Muldoon, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at HYPR, “The Passwordless Company”, joins us to talk about moving away from unsecure passwords and moving towards multi-factor authentication (MFA) and cloud platforms to improve security posture and enable business growth.
The world remains addicted to passwords, regardless of the growing consensus to fix the password problem. David Turner, Director of Standards Development at FIDO Alliance, discusses how the nature of authentication is changing. The FIDO Alliance is an open industry association with a focused mission: authentication standards to help reduce the world’s over-reliance on passwords.
As a self-regulated ingestible, it is a no-brainer that we need to be deploying high-tech solutions for quality control in cannabis and the overall betterment of the industry. Joining our cry for smarter, safer standards, we chat with Tim Daly, President at TrueGreen, the world’s first cloud-based cannabis asset and smart packaging management platform. We talk about the digital transformation and how to be better advocates for cannabis standards.
In this episode, Brandon Herd, Owner of Access Systems, and Greg Johnston, Vice President of Access Systems, join us to talk about the most prevalent trends in access control technology today. We cover access control and video surveillance in a single pane of glass and cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) with the ability to do everything from unlocking doors to viewing live video right on a phone.
As an Executive Member on the NFC Forum Board and Vice-Chair of its Healthcare Task Force, Amir Khoshniyati, GM and VP of Transponders at Identiv, joins us to discuss the mission behind the non-profit forum and explore what the future holds for near field communication (NFC) technology. We talk about the latest tech innovations in the contactless wave and the collaborative journey towards sustainability in NFC.
In this episode, we are joined by John Guerrero, Business Consultant for Identiv. John’s tech roots run deep and he discusses how federal government agencies can be more intentional about aligning their operations to the latest industry standards and protocols. We also cover how FIDO solutions and FIDO2 hardware security keys are increasingly being recognized as the responsible way to solve government cybersecurity challenges.
We bring on tech expert Dave Helbock Jr., Sr. Sales Engineer at Identiv, to unpack the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. FedRAMP is an initiative that aims to ensure government agency data is consistently and highly secured in the cloud. Dave dives into the options physical security specialists have in moving on-premises technology to a FedRAMP-approved cloud model.
Vera Mauerberger, Product Manager of RFID Transponders at Identiv, joins us to talk about her own journey in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and an innovative new product ecosystem she just launched, UHF RFID TOM (Tag On Metal). Vera is always busy dreaming up use cases for RFID tech, and the new ultra high frequency (UHF) on-metal solution is flexible enough to tag anything metal, from automotive parts to bicycles.
We are joined by Mike Taylor, VP of Global Sales at Identiv, to chat about the real heroes of physical access technology: our own robust, feature-rich systems, hardware, and software that verify frictionless access managed from anywhere. While other big players in security are facing a debilitating backlog of access control readers and credentials, Identiv is in stock and ready to ship. Are these strange days the perfect time to switch manufacturers?
Claire Swedberg, Senior Editor at RFID Journal, joins us to talk about the major growth areas for radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, the shifts in how humans are using the tech, and the challenges we are overcoming in adoption. We also discuss the power of an RFID engagement community, a knowledge share platform that can connect developers, brands, and RFID and NFC innovators and experts.
In this episode, we talk with Louis Modell, VP OEM Channel Americas at Identiv, about some of the heroes of identity verification: our logical access devices that are utilized around the globe to make smart card reader technology even smarter. We discuss the latest industry trends in a touchless society, the unexpected use case of our OEM boards in slot machines, and the future of NFC-enabled contactless technology.
We are seeing shifts in identity authentication as our physical and digital lives merge and the “phygital” experience becomes more prevalent. Manfred Mueller, COO and GM Identity at Identiv, joins us to discuss multi-factor authentication (MFA), two-factor authentication, the passwordless movement, the metaverse, and what else is on the horizon for identity verification in the phygital world.
In our first episode, we discuss why Area 51 in the Nevada desert is considered one of the most secure facilities in the world and explore some of the lore connected with the near-mythical base. We go beyond Area 51 and chat with Seth Shostak, Ph.D., Astrophysicist and Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute, about the Pentagon, his research with SETI, and his beliefs about extraterrestrial life.