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Free Educational Webcast

Recorded On: March 25, 2009
Length: 60 minutes

Overview

User authentication or identity verification is an important part of a secure, reliable electronic signature. When e-signature transactions occur online, identifying unknown users with an acceptable level of assurance can be challenging. Concerns about fraud can lead some organizations to implement overly cumbersome authentication procedures or to stick with pen and paper because of a perceived increased risk associated with e-transactions. 

Join Forrester Research and Silanis Technology for this recorded seminar on user authentication and identity verification strategies for Web-based electronic signature implementations. A panel of experts outline the options for identifying unknown users online, share the pros and cons of each approach and provide guidance to help you choose the one that best meets your needs. 

This 60-minute Webcast addresses the most common questions related to user authentication for e-signatures, including:

  • COMPLIANCE - What laws and regulations must we comply with when authenticating users for e-signature transactions?
  • INTEGRATION - How do e-signature solutions integrate with authentication/identity systems and services?
  • ADOPTION TRENDS - How have other organizations addressed this requirement?
  • LESSONS LEARNED - What best practices have been learned from others?
  • SCALABILITY – How can we adopt a method of user authentication suitable for our e-signing needs today and in the future?

Presenters

Michael Laurie, Vice President: Strategic Planning, Silanis Technology
Michael Laurie, co-founder and vice president of Strategic Development, Silanis Technology, oversees product and industry marketing and strategy for the company. With more than 20 years' experience, he is a recognized expert on enterprise solutions for the application and compliance of electronic signatures, vaulting and transactions, and frequently presents on these topics. Mr. Laurie also represents Silanis in industry associations and standards committees related to financial services, insurance and government. He is a founding board member of the Electronic Signatures and Records Association (ESRA).

Bill Nagel, Analyst, Forrester Research
Bill Nagel serves Security & Risk professionals particularly in financial services and government organizations. His research focuses on a broad range of identity management topics from knowledge-based authentication to multiple-factor authentication systems. Bill advises clients on how to apply these technologies to business policies and processes to succeed in security, risk management, and regulatory compliance environments. Bill came to Forrester from TrustWorks Systems, a security startup based in Amsterdam and Moscow that produced innovative VPN, encryption, and public key management software. Prior to joining TrustWorks, he held positions with General Electric, Albany Medical College, and the US Peace Corps Kyrgyzstan.