Ryan Colthorp

Ryan Colthorp

Sr. Director Workforce Planning & Recruiting Operations, Okta

Ryan Colthorp is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over 15 years of experience spanning workforce planning, operations, analytics, project management, and recruiting. He is passionate about bringing teams and data together to solve problems and has successfully driven enterprise transformation initiatives across Human Resources and G&A functions. Ryan has built high-performing teams for organizations ranging from 5,000 to 250,000 employees.

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
HUB 2

Candidate Fraud: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Candidate fraud is becoming more sophisticated—and AI is accelerating both sides of the game. From fake resumes and deepfake interviews to identity misrepresentation and credential spoofing, today’s talent teams are facing new and complex threats. In this revealing session, Ryan from Okta will unpack the current state of candidate fraud, how AI is making it easier to cheat the system, and what RecOps teams can do to stay ahead. You’ll walk away with practical insights, real-world examples, and tactics to help you spot red flags before they compromise your hiring process.