New Phone, Who Dis - Human Authentication in the Digital Age

Explore the complexities of digital identity verification in this 43-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Delve into the world of digital licenses, focusing on the NSW Government's initiative to provide smartphone-based identification. Examine the challenges and implications of transitioning from physical to digital identity verification, including authentication methods, authorization processes, and trust issues. Gain insights into the inner workings of the New South Wales digital driver's license system through reverse-engineering analysis. Evaluate the pros and cons of digital licensing systems and their impact on personal identity verification in everyday life. Learn about the differences between real-world and digital identities, and critically assess the security and reliability of these emerging technologies.