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Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on March 24 at RSA Conference 2026 in San Francisco with Garrett Gafke, Chief Operating Officer at Mitek Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MITK). The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed the drivers behind the rise of synthetic identity fraud, how AI is changing both the scale and sophistication of attacks, among other topics.
About Garrett Gafke
As Chief Operating Officer, Garrett is responsible for Mitek’s operational strategy, leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation, accelerate growth, and enhance customer success. Mr. Gafke joined Mitek in April 2025.
A proven entrepreneur and Fortune 500 executive, Garrett brings deep expertise in digital identity, fraud prevention, and technology leadership. He was the Founder, President, and CEO of IdentityMind, leading the company through its acquisition now part of GB Group pIc (GBG).
His prior roles include President of Intellicheck (IDN), President and CEO of Paymate, and President and CEO of SteelEye. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at CyberSource (CYBS) and Trintech (TTPA), contributing to both companies’ IPOs, and helped build VeriFone’s (PAY) Internet Commerce Division before its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard.
About Mitek Systems
Mitek Systems protects what’s real across digital interactions in a world of evolving threats. Mitek helps businesses verify identities, prevent fraud before it happens, and deliver secure, seamless digital experiences in the face of rapidly advancing AI-generated threats.
From account opening to authentication and deposit, Mitek’s technology safeguards critical digital interactions. More than 7,000 organizations rely on Mitek to protect their most important customer connections and stay ahead of emerging risks.
For more information, visit www.miteksystems.com
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