Changing the Game of Mobile Security: How Shush is Redefining Mobile Authentication

A Career Built on Listening to the Customer

After more than 30 years in the wireless and messaging industry, Eddie DeCurtis has seen technology evolve from the inside out. Growing up in New York City and later relocating to Dallas, Eddie built a career working at the forefront of mobile networks and digital identity. Along the way, he learned a lesson that would ultimately change everything: the best ideas come from listening closely to customers.

While leading global regions for a mobile identity company, Eddie repeatedly heard the same concern from mobile network operators. Fraud was increasing, traditional security methods were failing, and carriers lacked the tools and platforms needed to safely expose their data. Instead of moving on to another executive role, Eddie paused, reflected, and wrote a detailed thesis outlining a new solution and a new kind of company.

Reimagining Digital Identity: How Shush is Transforming Online Authentication

A Vision for a Safer, Seamless Login Future

 Eddie DeCurtis didn’t just notice a problem—he built a company to solve it. As CEO and co-founder of Sush, Eddie is leading a revolution in how we authenticate our digital identities. Rather than relying on outdated and insecure two-factor authentication methods like 6-digit codes, Sush leverages mobile network data to enable silent, secure, and seamless user verification.

Eddie explains how his company works exclusively with mobile network operators, helping them monetize subscriber information in a secure way to prevent fraud. By delivering a distributed SaaS platform tailored to the mobile ecosystem, Sush not only addresses security concerns but also creates business opportunities for network providers struggling with stagnant revenue growth.

Beyond the 6-Digit Code: Shush CEO Eddie DeCurtis on Network Authentication and Fighting SIM Swap Fraud

On this episode of The Scale Smarter Podcast, Eddie and Brae discuss:

💡 How Shush is innovating for mobile network operators.
📈 The surprising challenges of scaling a startup.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Why the right team dynamics matter most.
🤖 How AI integration drives efficiency at Shush.
💰 A unique revenue model built on client success.

Eddie also shared valuable insights on risk-taking, client engagement, and Shush’s path toward becoming EBITDA positive.

Network Authentication: Fact or Fiction Series

In this video series, we explore the common myths, misconceptions, and hard truths about launching Network Authentication services globally. Learn how the growing threat of mobile fraud drives demand for Network Authentication APIs - and why simply deploying an API platform isn’t enough to create an actual business offering.

Discover how Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) can accelerate time to market without heavy CapEx or new teams, thanks to managed service solutions like those from Shush.

Walk away with clarity on what’s fact vs. fiction in the world of Network Authentication.