Why passkeys

The password problem persists, but the solution is accelerating

Despite years of warnings from security experts, passwords remain the Achilles’ heel of digital security. According to Dashlane data, the average person now manages 301 passwords across their personal and work accounts. Yet, credential abuse remains the most common initial attack vector.1 For CISOs and IT leaders, the problem is clear: The authentication method designed to protect users has become their greatest liability.

“The FIDO Alliance’s own data shows that passkeys significantly reduce sign-in time and have a much higher success rate compared to other authentication methods, meaning customers are able to get to the checkout cart more easily.”

Andrew Shikiar, CEO and Executive Director, FIDO Alliance


More

Wired: Google’s ‘Advanced Protection’ Locks Down Accounts Like Never Before

Wired reports that Google has rolled out its Advanced Protection service, where personal Google account…

Read More →

Wired: Google’s ‘Advanced Protection’ Locks Down Accounts Like Never Before

Wired reports that Google has rolled out its Advanced Protection service, where personal Google account…

Read More →

POLITICO: Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Calls for Social Security Administration to Adopt FIDO Authentication

VIA POLITICO Morning Cybersecurity Report 10/6/17 NOW THAT’S WHAT I’M TOKEN ABOUT — The Social…

Read More →


Subscribe to the FIDO newsletter

Stay Connected, Stay Engaged

Receive the latest news, events, research and implementation guidance from the FIDO Alliance. Learn about digital identity and fast, phishing-resistant authentication with passkeys.