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Your Extended Workforce Is Under Attack: 3 Ways to Stop Identity Threats from Hiring to Helpdesk – Part 1

Solution Category IAM
Type Webinar
Organization Ping Identity
Event Format Company Webinar

Webinar Description

Identity threats are evolving rapidly, with extended workforces facing heightened risks. Employees, contractors, and partners are now frequent targets for sophisticated attacks. This event offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest tactics used by threat actors and presents actionable strategies to enhance organizational security.

Understanding Modern Identity Threats

Attackers are increasingly leveraging methods such as impersonation, deepfakes, hiring fraud, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue. These tactics exploit vulnerabilities during onboarding, access management, and helpdesk interactions. The session highlights how traditional one-time identity checks are no longer sufficient, as identity has become a critical attack surface for organizations of all sizes.

Participants will learn about the specific risks associated with different workforce segments. The discussion will emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing gaps that can be exploited by malicious actors. By understanding these evolving threats, organizations can better prepare to defend against them.

Implementing Continuous Identity Verification

The event provides a strategic overview of continuous and contextual identity verification. This approach is designed to reduce fraud and prevent account compromise without introducing unnecessary friction into business processes. Attendees will discover how to detect vulnerabilities across various workforce types and apply stronger verification at critical stages.

Key topics include the implementation of a Verified Trust framework and the integration of advanced verification methods. These strategies help organizations strengthen security while maintaining operational efficiency. The session aims to equip attendees with practical insights for building a resilient identity security posture.

Building a Verified Trust Approach

Adopting a Verified Trust approach enables organizations to balance robust security with seamless business operations. The event will outline best practices for ongoing identity verification and highlight the benefits of proactive risk management. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to enhance security across the extended workforce and support organizational growth.