Welcome to our D.A.O.N.* newsletter. This summer edition is loaded with news, including welcoming Daon's new President and first Chief Product Officer, Ralph Rodriguez; Forrester's new report covering everything you need to know about AML for Crypto; VeriFLY's latest developments and wins; several upcoming live events you should add to your calendar; and a variety of new resources to help you get the most from your digital identity investments.
Happy reading!
I wanted to take a moment to express my excitement at the opportunity to join Daon as President and Chief Product Officer (CPO), as announced recently.
Since leaving Facebook in 2019, I've had the unique opportunity to travel the world and meet with over 500 identity companies, their executives, and teams. It was clear to me that Daon had something truly unique in its people, products, and top-tier customers!
Over the last 25 years, I have been a fellow with the longest tenure at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). At the MIT Media Lab and Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) departments, I helped pioneer research on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, mobile, neural science, and security technologies. This primary research and innovation motivated me to pursue venture capital and launch five companies, with the last one acquired by Facebook in 2018.
As a subject matter expert (SME) in identity, authentication, and biometrics, I joined Daon and its extraordinary team of seasoned professionals as the company rapidly expands into new markets and verticals. I am honored to be joining them on this vital mission to lead the expansion of Daon as we provide daily peace of mind, trust, and identity verification to millions of users.
Forrester Report: AML for Crypto
Forrester's recent report highlights important patterns in cryptocurrency money laundering, dissects how AML-for-crypto solutions work, and offers practical guidance for crypto exchanges seeking KYC/AML processes and tools.
In the new issue of IATA Airlines Magazine, Daon CEO Tom Grissen discusses how the benefits of VeriFLY are "just getting started," even as pandemic restrictions ease around the world. He shares how VeriFLY has transformed from popular COVID app to the world’s most trusted digital wallet for travel credentials of all sorts, including passports, visas, and ESTAs.
Customer Identity Continuity: Why It's Critical
In the latest Consult Hyperion white paper, their analysts explore in detail the customer lifecycle and why "Identity Continuity" is the key to improving UX, preventing fraud, and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
The 6 most painful identity events, and how to alleviate customer friction in each one.
The hidden vulnerability in your identity stack that could be costing you millions in fraud losses.
A new conceptual model for layering identity capabilities and services, and how to architect your system for stronger security and immediate cost savings.
Insights from the C-suite at companies like NatWest Group and Tonik Bank on their latest identity initiatives.
Passwordless Identity - Video
What's the first step to passwordless identity? A fast, simple way to build instant digital trust with anyone, anywhere. You'll get lower abandonment rates and happier customers.
One more win for VeriFLY
Read how the Republic of Malta boosted its economy by using VeriFLY to safely automate vaccination status reviews and speed up the admission of U.S. tourists. VeriFLY also welcomed Seabourn Cruises to its clients list.
FIDO Plus - How it Works
Watch our head of solutions engineering, Jason Beloncik, in this 10-min video where he introduces a new approach to authentication, combining FIDO with server-side identity proofing and recovery.
Webinar Recording
Synthetic fraud is the fastest growing form of financial crime today, and one of the most difficult to detect as it circumvents traditional identity controls. Watch our recording to check out the latest about synthetic fraud.
Datasheet - Technology Overview
Silent authentication can be used as a way to perform an up-front device binding check to ensure the device being communicated with is the exact same device which was originally registered. Click here to read more.
Come See Us in Person at These Upcoming Events
We hope you'll engage with our local teams, visit our stand, or attend a speaking session at one of the events listed below (and consult our Events page for the latest updates).