Deepfakes are moving from viral novelty to real-world cyber threat. In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Boso speaks with Daniel Elliott, CEO of Delta Bear, about how AI-powered impersonation attacks are targeting businesses, why legacy security tools may fall short, and how MSPs and MSSPs can build new services around deepfake detection. They discuss CFO fraud scenarios, cyber insurance gaps, synthetic identity demos, regulated industry risks, and why deepfake defense may soon become a standard layer in the cybersecurity stack.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Delta Bear and deepfake cyber threats
01:01 – Delta Bear’s mission, customers, and cybersecurity focus
03:19 – Why deepfakes are becoming operational for attackers
05:02 – How Delta Bear combines detection technology with security expertise
07:18 – CEO/CFO impersonation scams and financial damage
10:45 – Cyber insurance gaps around AI and deepfake risk
12:47 – Why businesses need to read the fine print on coverage
14:20 – Customer due diligence and shared responsibility in cybersecurity
16:12 – Live synthetic identity demonstrations and customer reactions
18:09 – Why MFA, endpoint security, and IAM may miss deepfake attacks
21:25 – Delta Bear customer success stories
24:27 – Industries and regulated sectors where deepfake defense matters
29:24 – MSP opportunities around AI-driven deepfake detection
32:35 – How defenders can stay ahead of AI-enabled attackers
34:53 – Why deepfake detection may become a standard security layer
37:43 – Where to learn more about Delta Bear
38:17 – Closing remarks and where to watch or listen