The groundbreaking technology addressing employment scams and deepfakes – Aaron Painter – ESW #393
Spoiler: it's probably in your pocket or sitting on the table in front of you, right now!
Modern smartphones are conveniently well-suited for identity verification. They have microphones, cameras, depth sensors, and fingerprint readers in some cases. With face scanning quickly becoming the de facto technology used for identity verification, it was a no-brainer for Nametag to build a solution around mobile devices to address employment scams.
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Aaron Painter is a global technology executive, cybersecurity expert, and the CEO of Nametag, an identity verification company dedicated to stopping social engineering attacks at the employee IT helpdesk. With a passion for digital security, Aaron has led efforts to protect organizations from rising fraud threats, including deepfake scams and AI-driven identity theft.
Prior to Nametag, Aaron held leadership roles at Microsoft, serving as Vice President across multiple regions, including China, Brazil, and the Middle East. He is the author of Loyal: A Leader’s Guide to Winning Customer and Employee Loyalty, drawing from his experience managing diverse teams worldwide. Aaron has been featured on Bloomberg, Cheddar News, and Forbes, sharing insights on cybersecurity, identity protection, and business transformation.
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