IBM Part 1: Demystifying Decentralized Identity

Today, the average internet user has lost control over their personal information, the result of endless requests to create accounts validated with personal data like SSN/home address/date of birth; and the persistence of hackers and ne’er-do-wells to compromise that data. Users are demanding simpler and more portable ways to manage their identities online, and organizations are joining the charge, as they look to reduce the cost, risk and liability of managing their own identity stores in siloes. A leader in blockchain and cybersecurity, IBM is one of many technology providers leading the movement toward Decentralized Identity systems that aim to put people back in control of their data. Join tech luminary and IBM CTO Dr. Sridhar Muppidi as we move past the buzzwords, exploring the basic terminology and adoption patterns of Decentralized Identity. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what it will take to make this vision a reality, and walk away with best practices to get started.