Identity-based fraud is evolving from “stolen credentials” to AI-amplified deception: synthetic identities, deepfake-driven verification bypass, and polished social engineering that targets onboarding and account recovery first. Gartner notes that GenAI enables fake identities and deepfakes, including both presentation attacks (shown to cameras) and injection attacks (digitally inserted), pushing IAM teams to demand layered defenses beyond “basic liveness.” 

In this session, we’ll map a practical, cross-sector defense model that connects identity proofing, authentication, and fraud/risk signals across the customer lifecycle—from KYC/KYB onboarding through step-up authentication and high-risk transactions. We’ll show how to pressure-test vendors and internal controls (metadata inspection, payload integrity checks, contextual risk) and how to modernize the weak link most orgs overlook: credential enrollment and account recovery. 

Attendees leave with a usable blueprint and evaluation checklist they can apply immediately, without turning the talk into a product pitch.