Inverted Podcast #24: What’s Happening in Identity?

Identity is Changing Fast: AI Agents, Passkeys & Digital ID Explained | Inverted Podcast

Digital identity is evolving rapidly — from passwords to passkeys, from users to AI agents.

In this episode of the Inverted Podcast, we break down the biggest trends in identity security, authentication, and authorization, including the rise of AI agents, phishing-resistant login methods, and government-backed digital identity systems like the EU Digital Identity Wallet.

We explore how identity is shifting from static accounts to dynamic, real-time access control, why Zero Trust and runtime security are becoming essential, and what organizations must do to keep up with increasing regulatory pressure and cyber threats.

If you're interested in cybersecurity, identity management (IAM), Zero Trust, AI security, or privacy, this episode gives a clear view of where the industry is headed.

Topics covered:

➡️ Identity security trends in 2026

➡️ Passkeys vs passwords (future of authentication)

➡️ AI agents and delegated identity

➡️ Zero Trust and continuous authentication

➡️ Phishing-resistant MFA and account protection

➡️ Runtime vs static identity controls

➡️ EU Digital Identity Wallet (eIDAS) explained

➡️ Regulatory pressure on banks and enterprises

Who should watch: Security professionals, IAM engineers, CISOs, developers, product managers, compliance teams, and anyone interested in digital identity and AI.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:11 The Acceleration of Identity Change

01:13 From Authentication to Authorization

02:22 AI Agents and Identity Challenges

03:33 The “Identity Debt” Problem

04:32 Runtime vs. Static Security Controls

06:00 Continuous Access & Risk Signals

07:30 Government Digital ID (EU Wallet)

09:10 The Future of Identity & AI Agents

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