Next-generation authentication platform built for the AI era; verifies users instantly without passwords or SMS codes using cryptography and telco network intelligence
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glide Identity, a digital identity security company delivering AI-safe, agent-ready authentication, today announced it has been selected as a Top 10 finalist in the RSAC 2026 Conference Innovation Sandbox contest, the cybersecurity industry’s premier startup competition. Glide will present its SIM-anchored cryptographic authentication platform on Monday, March 23, at RSAC Conference 2026 in San Francisco.
“Being named an Innovation Sandbox finalist validates the urgency of the problem we’re solving and the strength of our ecosystem approach,” said Eran Haggiag, founder and CEO of Glide Identity. “Traditional authentication is failing. AI has become the ultimate hacking tool. We have a narrow window to upgrade global identity infrastructure, and that requires unprecedented collaboration across telecommunications, technology, and financial services. We’ve built that ecosystem.”
The Innovation Sandbox competition showcases emerging cybersecurity companies with the most promising and innovative technologies. Previous winners include Wiz, Armis, Phantom (acquired by Splunk), Sourcefire (acquired by Cisco), and Imperva — companies that have collectively reshaped the cybersecurity landscape.
Solving Authentication for the AI Era
As AI-powered attacks — including deepfakes, voice cloning, and sophisticated social engineering — render traditional authentication methods obsolete, Glide Identity has developed SIM-anchored cryptographic authentication that is phishing-resistant and hard to social engineer. The platform leverages private keys already embedded in over 5 billion SIM cards and eSIMs globally, transforming existing mobile infrastructure into cryptographic proof of identity.
Commercial Deployment with Major U.S. Carriers
Glide Identity’s flagship product, MagicalAuth, is currently live in beta with T-Mobile and Verizon in the United States, with general availability and full U.S. carrier coverage launching soon. MagicalAuth is the first commercial deployment of a SIM-based Network Authentication service leveraging both T-Mobile’s and Verizon’s Network APIs in the U.S. The platform supports industry standards including GSMA Open Gateway, CAMARA, and is FIDO2 certified — completing the passwordless picture by addressing vulnerabilities in registration, account recovery, and step-up authentication.
The company is currently in production pilots with Fortune 500 financial institutions, with commercial deployments planned throughout 2026, and is expanding globally.
As a Top 10 Finalist, Glide Identity has been awarded a $5M investment to aid the company’s drive of cybersecurity innovation, bringing its total funding raised to over $30 million from investors including Crosspoint Capital Partners, Amigos Venture Capital, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, Singtel Innov8 VC, and Sir Ronald Cohen. The company collaborates with Google Cloud as a strategic infrastructure and go-to-market partner.
About 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.
About RSAC Conference Innovation Sandbox
The RSAC Conference Innovation Sandbox contest is the cybersecurity industry’s most prestigious startup competition, now in its 21st year. The contest evaluates companies on problem significance, originality of intellectual property, go-to-market strategy, potential impact, leadership, and market validation.
For more information about Glide Identity and to schedule a meeting at RSAC Conference 2026, please contact Fanni Rebeka.
Contacts
Media Contact:
Fanni Rebeka Gabor
Chief of Flow, Glide Identity
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