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Findem Unveils Authenticity Suite Pro

In an era where the integrity of hiring processes can significantly affect an organization's security and performance, Findem, a leading people intelligence platform, has launched its latest tool: the Authenticity Suite Pro. This innovative suite is designed to help employers identify and address candidate fraud before it can become a costly mistake. As counterfeit identities and deceptive application tactics evolve, this new solution connects deep people intelligence with robust identity verification, equipping hiring teams with evidence to scrutinize potential concerns right from the outset.

Fraudulent hiring practices, including fake employment histories, misrepresented qualifications, and even impersonation during interviews, pose increasingly serious threats to companies and their hiring processes. Findings from a 2025 Gartner survey revealed that 6% of candidates admitted to some form of interview fraud, raising alarms over the authenticity of applicant profiles. Moreover, Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four candidate profiles globally will be fake. This exposes organizations to serious risks, where a fraudulent hire could serve as a foothold for unauthorized access to sensitive company information.

Satish Kumar, CEO of Glider AI, a subsidiary of Findem, remarked, "Candidate fraud presents a significant security risk to enterprises. A single fraudulent hire can serve as a backdoor, jeopardizing company assets and confidential data. As adversaries grow more sophisticated, organizations must strengthen their defenses right at the entry point. The Authenticity Suite Pro enables hiring and security teams to have the critical evidence needed to clarify suspicions before candidates can infiltrate the organization."

The onus of investigating inconsistencies often rests heavily upon recruiters, who must probe potential discrepancies in candidates’ backgrounds while also balancing the demands of genuine applicants. Traditional methods of manually verifying information across resumes and online profiles can become overwhelming and inconsistent.

Kyle Lagunas, founder of a research firm, emphasized the disparity between recognizing potential fraud and understanding how to respond effectively. "Recruiters shouldn't have to tackle candidate fraud alone. Our findings highlight that hiring teams need to bridge the gap between detection and action. They require clear evidence for verification alongside a defined process that integrates security checks without automatically dismissing candidates. Each red flag should initiate further investigation rather than instant rejection."

The Authenticity Suite Pro utilizes Findem's proprietary 3D People Graph, a vast network encompassing 1.6 trillion data points related to individuals, companies, and their interconnected histories. This allows the suite to spot irregularities in applicants’ online presence and application materials, giving context to any unusual signals that may warrant closer scrutiny.

For instance, the suite can identify inconsistencies in employment claims compared to databases, check the validity of companies named on resumes, flag suspicious concurrent employment, and even detect hidden elements within applications. However, the program serves to clarify and not accuse; these signals require the candidate's input, not immediate assumption of misconduct.

Authenticity Suite Pro doesn't just stop at the application stage; it follows candidates through interviews and into employment. Recruiters can initiate secure verification sessions, conducted by AI, via consent-based links. This AI-proctored environment enables real-time validation of a candidate’s identity through liveness tests, while also allowing for government ID verification.

Teams may request verifications as needed, either individually or in bulk, ensuring a thorough approach is in place for all future applicants. There’s also an innovative interview preparation feature that introduces candidates to the role and collects responses to pre-set recruiter questions simultaneously.

By compiling the outcomes of verification processes into a comprehensive Authenticity Report, hiring teams gain access to clear explanations and historical timestamps of the checks performed. The report comprises details on both successful and unsuccessful verifications, creating an auditable trail for human decision-making. Candidates are informed about the verification process prior to consenting, allowing recruiters to interpret findings and determine advancement without bias against applicants.

In a move towards collective improvement in hiring practices, Findem has also established a Candidate Fraud Council. This assembly of hiring executives, CISOs, and industry authorities is dedicated to addressing the evolving landscape of candidate fraud, as well as producing actionable strategies for detection and verification. Through these discussions, the Council aims to fortify employer capacities to differentiate between potentially fraudulent applications and legitimate discrepancies, while reinforcing the integrity of hiring processes and preserving candidate trust.

For more detailed information about Authenticity Suite Pro, or to set up a demonstration, visit Findem's official website.

About Findem

Findem is at the forefront of AI-driven solutions for people-centric operations. Its platform consolidates fragmented employee data into actionable insights, empowering teams and their AI systems with a clearer context for decision-making. The backbone of this technology is Findem's 3D People Graph, which interlinks trillions of data points across individuals and organizations over time. This rich dataset provides consistent and evidence-driven insights into candidates’ experience and capabilities, enabling precise hiring decisions.

Recognized as one of the most innovative companies by Fortune and Fast Company, Findem's client roster includes prominent firms such as FedEx, Intuit, RingCentral, and Emirates.