ID Talk: AuthenticID’s Blair Cohen on the Evolution of Identity Tech

This week, the ID Talk podcast welcomes Blair Cohen, the Founder and President of AuthenticID. Blair is a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in identity verification and fraud prevention. He shares his journey from founding one of the world’s first background screening companies to pioneering innovations in digital identity, including the development of automated facial recognition and forensic document examination technologies.

The conversation dives into key issues shaping the identity technology landscape, such as the rise of organized crime in digital fraud, the evolution of government ID verification, and the technological advancements powering AuthenticID’s platform. Blair explains the complementary differences between the company’s proactive Velocity Check solution and its reactive Fraud Shield system, while also offering insights into behavioral biometrics, identity proofing standards, and the importance of robust fraud detection in protecting both consumers and enterprises.

This episode offers a fascinating look into the dual evolution of digital fraud and identity assurance technology, with Blair having had a front-row seat to both trends over the course of his entrepreneurial career. And it also illustrates how AuthenticID, with its comprehensive suite of anti-fraud tools, exemplifies the state of the art in identity technology: biometric tech plays a vital role, but is complemented by systems designed for things like identity document validation and behavioral signal intelligence to help stop fraud. It’s a big part of why AuthenticID became a Founding Partner of ID Tech.

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November 25, 2026 – by the ID Tech Editorial Team

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