Identity verification for workers is also known as Know Your Employee (KYE) and it is used to screen out people who try to conceal their identity or background. Notable incidents such as the hacking of casino and hospitality operator MGM Resorts and reports of U.S. firms inadvertently hiring North Koreans or other fake candidates for remote roles are driving an uptick in adoption. The cybersecurity events are spurring the adoption of robust employee onboarding and account recovery processes, according to Gartner VP analyst Akif Khan. Identity verification for workers is also known as Know Your Employee (KYE), and it is used to screen out people who try to conceal their identity or a criminal background. KYE can help protect organizations against internal threats and unauthorized access to sensitive information, as well as in maintaining regulatory compliance.