Carolyn
Manis Sorensen
Professional Accomplishments
Carolyn is an industry specialist in Digital Identity and Identity Access Management (IAM), partnering with clients to build secure and trustworthy digital solutions. With a background in financial services, she has developed expertise in identity architecture, authentication, and fraud prevention. Carolyn has actively engaged with industry groups including the FIDO Alliance and eFraud Global Forum and currently leads the Mobile Driver's License Adoption Working Group for Banking and Financial Services at the Secure Technology Alliance. A dedicated innovator and holder of multiple patents around digital security, she is passionate about designing accessible, enjoyable digital experiences that promote security, privacy, and trust.
Recent Events & Publications
Upcoming: How to Build Secure and Effective Onboarding Experiences in Banking - (Fintech Meetup, March 2025)
mDLs are Coming: How Will They Change Identity Verification? (Podcast Oct 7, 2024)
A Case for Government Issued Digital Credentials (Blog, Sept 2024)
The Power of Passkeys on the Path to Passwordless (Webinar, April 2024)
Discovering the Silver Lining in America's Lack of National Digital Identity Policy (Blog, Apr 2024)
mDL - The Digital Mobile Driver's License - (Podcast Nov 27, 2023)
Skills and Services
Customer Identity Proofing & Onboarding
Solution evaluation and workflow design for onboarding and KYC processes
Customer & Workforce Authentication
Strategy, implementation, and optimization
Privacy & Regulatory Compliance
Specialized expertise in financial services sector regulations
Analysis & Architectural Design Review
Support for RFIs, RFPs, and strategic planning
Business Case Development
Tailored digital identity initiative proposals
Security & Authentication Standards
Implementation of industry frameworks and best practices