Michael Cichon

Identity & Authentication Blog

A pair of British retail giants are still scrambling to regain control of their computer systems nearly a month after massive cyberattacks disrupted their operations and cast a spotlight on the dangers of social engineering schemes targeting corporate IT operations. Despite the availability of technologies for preventing such breaches, most ... Read More

The UK is aiming to join the growing number of nations introducing forms of digital identity that, if done right, could empower citizens to protect their privacy like never before. In 2023, the British government released a Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DITF) that provided a set of rules ... Read More

Join Michael Cichon, CMO at 1Kosmos, and Mike Engle, CSO, as they explore the growing impact of biometric privacy regulations across the U.S. and beyond. Learn how 1Kosmos protects user data through privacy-by-design, decentralized architecture, and secure biometric hashing. Whether you’re a security leader or privacy-conscious consumer, this conversation breaks ... Read More

Gartner VP Analyst Akif Khan has good reason to believe workforce use cases for identity verification (IDV) will gain serious traction in 2025. Having received just five calls about the topic in the first five of his six years on Gartner’s IAM team, he reports there’s been a major spike ... Read More

As organizations worldwide face mounting cyber security threats from phishing, social engineering and stolen or synthetic identity attacks, password-based authentication systems represent a security Achilles’ heel, productivity drain and inflatable cost center. It has become clear through countless headlines and from the staggering financial losses that the systemic risk of ... Read More

The nation of Thailand has a ready response for governments around the world seeking insights on implementing digital identity at scale: Phuket. In recent years, the Thai island paradise of Phuket—long known for its pristine beaches, stunning waterfalls, and vibrant nightlife—has transformed itself from a resort town to a smart ... Read More

Join Michael Cichon, CMO, and Mike Engle, CSO of 1Kosmos, as they introduce 1Key, a groundbreaking biometric authentication solution. Learn how 1Key eliminates passwords and mobile devices, offering secure, seamless access for environments like call centers and factories. Discover its compatibility with various workstations and compliance with FIDO standards, revolutionizing ... Read More

Join Michael Cichon, CMO at 1Kosmos, and Vikram Subramaniam, VP of Solutions, as they delve into the alarming rise of deepfakes. Discover how this evolving technology threatens security and authentication measures, and explore 1Kosmos’ innovative solutions to combat this growing threat. Stay informed and safeguard your digital identity.  Hello ... Read More

Watch our latest vlog for an insightful conversation between Michael Cichon, Chief Marketing Officer at 1Kosmos, and Siddharth Gandhi, Chief Operating Officer of the Asia Pacific region. In this video, they explore the latest Reserve Bank of India guidelines on digital payment transactions and its implications for the banking and ... Read More

“Fast” and “frictionless” onboarding for customers, workers and citizens is an elusive goal. Sure, identity verification is crucial, but so is verifying claims such as educational qualifications, an industry certification, health data, citizen status, residency and more. Striking the right balance with defenses against another, less desirable “F” word—fraud—in a ... Read More