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Nametag is honored to welcome Bruce Schneier, internationally renowned cryptographer and security technologist, to our Advisory Board. Schneier's 1994 book, Applied Cryptography, is considered one of the most influential books ever written on the subject. His expert insights will play a vital role in shaping Nametag’s strategy, helping our platform stay well ahead of fast-moving threat actors and ensuring our continued leadership in integrated identity verification and account protection. Check out our accompanying press release for more info, and Schneier's recent interview in Dark Reading, "Bridging the 'Keyboard-to-Chair' Gap With Identity Verification".
"Working at the intersection of people, technology and security, I see how quickly threat actors can adapt once new technologies enter the mainstream. Nametag’s technology is already leaps ahead of legacy remote identity verification systems, and I’m excited to collaborate with them to ensure Nametag remains at the forefront of security innovation.” –– Bruce Schneier
Bruce Schneier: A Visionary in Security and Cryptography
Bruce Schneier’s influence in the field of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. He’s authored over a dozen books, including 1994’s Applied Cryptography, considered a seminal work in the space. Called a “security guru” by the Economist, Schneier’s newsletter “Crypto-Gram” and blog "Schneier on Security” are read by over 250,000 people. He’s also a lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, a faculty affiliate at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, and a fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University.
Schneier is a trusted expert on the most pressing security challenges of our time. He’s regularly quoted in the news, discussing topics ranging from security practices to recent breaches and the role of regulation in AI and technology development. Schneier’s career has been dedicated to educating the world about real-world security challenges, from hacker tactics to cryptographic engineering and privacy.
Partnering to Outpace Threat Actors and Promote Privacy
Scheier’s appointment to Nametag’s Advisory Board underscores our shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity in an increasingly complex threat landscape. He joins us to help guide the evolution of our platform and ensure it continues to anticipate and counteract emerging tactics employed by sophisticated threat actors.
Schneier is also a passionate advocate for data privacy, data protection, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Adding his perspective to Nametag’s Advisory Board will help us further our already industry-leading privacy practices, including helping us ideate and develop new forward-thinking privacy controls and configurations.
“Bruce Schneier is a legendary figure in cybersecurity and cryptography. Joining Nametag as an advisor is a huge endorsement of our core Deepfake Defense™ technology and strategic vision for online account protection. We’re honored that he’s chosen to work with us, and we’re already benefiting from his invaluable contributions.” — Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag
Nametag’s Deepfake Defense™ technology is already at the forefront of identity verification, combatting advanced threats such as AI-generated identity documents and digital injection attacks. Schneier’s unparalleled knowledge will be instrumental in refining and strengthening these capabilities, ensuring our platform remains the gold standard in protecting enterprises against ever-evolving threats.
With Schneier’s guidance, we’re even better poised to push the boundaries of what’s possible in privacy-first identity verification and online account protection.
