Forbes: The role of mobile phone numbers in digital identity verification

In a recent Forbes Technology Council article, Peter Ford of iconectiv highlights the enduring importance of mobile phone numbers in digital identity verification: 

"While much of the focus is on artificial intelligence and biometrics, the phone number will continue to prevail as a primary digital identifier," Ford explains. "Mobile phone numbers anchor the identities of over 3 billion people. Let’s not underestimate their power in providing a dependable, scalable solution for customer authentication, since phone numbers remain constant and consistent regardless of provider changes or physical location."

As cybersecurity threats evolve, Ford emphasizes that mobile numbers remain a trusted tool for secure digital interactions.

Read the full article here.