Glide Identity raises $20M for better digital verification

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Frequently asked questions

What is Glide Identity?

Glide Identity is a next-generation authentication platform built for the AI era. It verifies users instantly and securely — without passwords or SMS codes — using cryptography, telco network intelligence, and device-level trust.

How does Glide Identity work?

Glide Identity authenticates users through multiple security layers working in real time:
  • Network intelligence: detects SIM swaps, number changes, and abnormal activity.
  • Device cryptography: confirms that the request originates from a trusted device.
  • Risk scoring: analyzes behavior, device health, and geolocation patterns.
  • Optional biometrics: adds facial or fingerprint verification when needed.
Each layer confirms that the right person, on the right device, is connecting — instantly and invisibly.

What makes Glide Identity different from traditional authentication?

Glide Identity isn’t another app or login layer — it’s an entirely new trust network.Unlike passwords, OTPs, or app-based codes, Glide verifies users directly at the network and device level, using SIM-based cryptography and real-time intelligence from mobile operators.

This means:
  • There’s nothing to phish, intercept, or reuse — no codes, no secrets.
  • Fraud is detected before it reaches the app.
  • Identity works seamlessly across WiFi, 5G, and devices.
  • AI continuously learns from live network signals to stop new attack patterns.
  • Users never see friction — no extra steps, no security theater.
Glide Identity doesn’t just secure logins — it secures the connection between the user, their device, and the network itself.

Why is Glide Identity needed now?

Digital fraud is rising fast. AI-driven phishing, SIM swaps, and deepfake scams have made traditional methods like SMS and passwords obsolete. Glide Identity brings network-grade trust to digital identity — securing every login, payment, and transaction at the infrastructure level.

How does Glide Identity protect against AI-powered attacks?

Glide Identity combines AI and cryptography to prevent identity fraud before it happens:
  • Network signal analysis spots risky SIM or device activity in real time.
  • Cryptographic challenges ensure only verified hardware can access an account.
  • AI-driven threat detection identifies synthetic or automated attacks instantly.

Is Glide Identity compliant with privacy and data regulations?

Yes. Glide Identity meets global standards including GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Personal data never leaves the device or operator network — privacy is built into the architecture from day one.

Who uses Glide Identity?

Glide Identity works with any organization that needs trusted, verified users.
Our technology serves:
  • Banks and fintechs – to stop account takeovers and secure transactions.
  • Telecom operators – to enable network-based identity and new revenue streams.
  • Healthcare and insurance providers – to protect sensitive data and patient access.
  • E-commerce, travel, and marketplaces – to prevent account fraud and fake users.
  • Governments and digital ID programs – to power secure public services.
If your product relies on knowing who’s on the other end, Glide can make that trust instant and verifiable.

Does Glide Identity replace existing authentication systems?

Not necessarily. Glide integrates with your existing identity stack — adding network intelligence, cryptographic security, and AI-powered risk detection without disrupting your current flow. It’s a frictionless upgrade, not a rip-and-replace.