# Beyond Passwords: Modern Identity Defense in Practice with Jasson Casey and Josh Johansen Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-point-cybersecurity-179803/beyond-passwords-modern-identity-defense-in-practice-with-jasson-casey-and-josh-johansen Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-point-cybersecurity-179803/beyond-passwords-modern-identity-defense-in-practice-with-jasson-casey-and-josh-johansen.md Podcast: [To The Point - Cybersecurity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-point-cybersecurity-179803) Published: 2026-01-27T13:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e369 Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/cybersecuritytothepointpodcast/E369_-_Jasson_Casey_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=770037 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/to-the-point-cybersecurity-179803/episodes/beyond-passwords-modern-identity-defense-in-practice-with-jasson-casey-and-josh-johansen Duration seconds: 1456 ## Resource Welcome back to Forcepoint's "To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast," where hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dive deep into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. In this episode, they're joined by Josh Johansen for a candid conversation about the real-life challenges of balancing security and usability—especially in high-turnover industries like hospitality. From the boons and barriers of passwordless authentication, to why onboarding new employees securely is a major undertaking, today's discussion tackles the complex people-side of tech. The team explores the future of identity-based security, the power of device-bound credentials, and the wisdom behind securing organizations without adding headaches for users. Along the way, you'll hear about the evolution of security technology—from two-factor authentication woes to cutting-edge cryptographic solutions—and what business leaders need to consider when mapping out their own security journeys. Plus, you'll get personal insights as Jonathan Knepher and Josh Johansen share the unexpected paths that led them to cybersecurity, and advice for anyone looking to break into this fast-paced industry. Whether you're a tech leader or just curious about what's next in identity, settle in for a frank, inspiring, and information-rich episode. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e369 ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/to-the-point-cybersecurity-179803/episodes/beyond-passwords-modern-identity-defense-in-practice-with-jasson-casey-and-josh-johansen/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-point-cybersecurity-179803/beyond-passwords-modern-identity-defense-in-practice-with-jasson-casey-and-josh-johansen.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.