Mariano Zuniga | Director of Global Connectivity
Vonage
Mariano Zuniga is Director of Global Connectivity at Vonage, where he leads the global sourcing, partner enablement, and expansion of Network APIs, working closely with communications service providers and ecosystem partners to bring new network capabilities to market. With more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, he specializes in bringing innovative network capabilities to market while enabling secure, trusted digital experiences for enterprises and developers.
Prior to joining Vonage, Mariano spent a decade with Proximus Global companies BICS and Telesign, where he led global data and identity partnerships focused on mobile identity, fraud prevention, and identity verification. Earlier in his career, he spent over 12 years at Tata Communications and four years at Verizon, holding leadership roles across wholesale voice, messaging, signaling, data services, and global carrier partnerships. Throughout his career, Mariano has built and scaled strategic partnerships with mobile network operators worldwide, helping accelerate the adoption of identity and Network APIs that strengthen security, reduce fraud, and enable the next generation of digital services.
Appearances:
Identity Week America - Day 1 @ 14:20
The Future of Financial Security: Balancing Innovation and Trust
The financial landscape is evolving fast — and so are the threats. As AI accelerates digital transformation across banking, fintech, and payments, financial institutions face a growing challenge: how do you embrace innovation without opening the door to fraud?
In this session, Vonage will explore how network-powered APIs are redefining the future of financial security — enabling institutions to stop fraud before it strikes, without sacrificing the seamless customer experiences that drive growth.
Key takeaways include:
- Real-world customer use case: See how a leading financial services customer leveraged Vonage network-powered solutions — including Silent Authentication and SIM Swap detection — to eliminate SMS social engineering attacks, achieve 50% faster authentication, and improve conversion rates.
- Innovation meets security: Examine the intersection of digital transformation and fraud prevention in the finance sector, and how businesses can build lasting customer trust while confidently adopting new technologies.
- The power of the network: Discover how network-powered APIs — drawing on real-time telco-grade signals — identify and mitigate fraud risks invisibly, without adding friction to the customer journey.
- Future-proofing your operations: Learn how financial institutions can stay ahead of emerging threats — from account takeovers and SIM swap attacks to synthetic identity fraud and AI-driven deepfakes — with scalable, future-ready solutions.
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