As identity theft becomes more common thanks to the accessibility of modern technology, the need to protect ourselves against such threats grows ever stronger. Nametag, Inc. is doing its best to boost cybersecurity by providing ready-to-use solutions for self-service account recovery and automated helpdesk verification, and today we are joined by its CEO, Aaron Painter. Aaron begins with his company's unique value proposition before defining "deep fakes" and explaining how it affects identity. Then, we examine Nametag's approach to data, why and how it prioritizes privacy, the extent of global identity schemes and infringements, and how Nametag manages to stay ahead of evolving threats. We also discuss how to identify and avoid bad actors, why we all need to keep a close eye on healthcare, how to protect ourselves against the ingenuity of modern threats, and the future of cybersecurity as seen by Aaron.   Key Points From This Episode: Nametag, Inc. CEO, Aaron Painter explains his work and how he goes about it. His elevator pitch for Nametag. Nametag's unique value proposition and how it's capturing the market as a result. Defining "deep fakes", how it impacts identity, and how Nametag eases this pain point. Nametag's approach to data, and its philosophy on data protection and privacy. Understanding the scale of global identity infringement attacks. How to identify bad actors and avoid becoming a victim. The way Nametag constantly improves its systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. Aaron's thoughts on the future of cybersecurity. Why healthcare is a common site for attacks, and why it needs to be closely monitored.  Tips for protecting yourself against identity schemes and other online threats. How Nametag is setting itself up for future success; a peak into its 5-year plan.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Aaron Painter Aaron Painter on LinkedIn Aaron Painter on X Nametag, Inc. Adam Granoff on LinkedIn Dave Castellani on LinkedIn Deep Takes, Not Fakes Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Instagram Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Facebook Deep Takes, Not Fakes on X