Navroop Mitter (ArmorText) and Jon Schlegel (Chief Security Officer, CLEAR) unpacked the surge in identity-based infiltration—including DPRK-linked remote-worker fraud and deepfake-enabled access—and why communications channels become prime targets during incidents. They introduced a blueprint for real-time, just-in-time identity verification embedded in secure incident response workflows. Attendees left with practical steps to harden verification, reduce fraud, and keep operations moving under pressure.