Why Identity Attacks Now Look Like Normal Logins - The CyberVault with Bert Kashyap
Feb 10, 2026 · 29m
Summary
Host Katie interviews SecureW2 CEO Bert Kaschew about the resurgence of passwordless authentication and PKI. They discuss how modern threats exploit identity rather than breaking perimeters, making secure identity critical. Kaschew highlights PKI’s role in securing AI agents and post-quantum environments. The episode concludes with trends in vendor collaboration and unified security signals for 2026.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest background
The shift in passwordless awareness and identity threats
The resurgence of PKI and its foundational value
Legacy challenges in PKI and certificate issuance
SecureW2's approach to unified security signals
Customer collaboration and vendor integrations
Future trends: AI, non-human identity, and industry collaboration
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