Traditionally, passwords have served as the primary means of securing digital identities, yet their limitations are becoming increasingly evident. To pave the way for a passwordless future, accessibility is paramount. Any alternative authentication method must be inclusive, catering to users across diverse technological environments. Whether it’s the latest smartphone or a dated desktop, the authentication process should seamlessly adapt. For example, solutions like the FIDO Alliance’s Web Authentication (WebAuthn) standard aim to bridge this accessibility gap, enabling passwordless logins across a spectrum of devices and platforms.
More FIDO in the News
MarketWatch: Are passwords a thing of the past?
MarketWatch’s Best New Ideas in Money podcast explores innovations in economics, policy, and finance technology. This episode…
American Banker: What banks can learn from phishing attacks on Cloudflare, Twilio
Threat actors targeted two major tech firms with nearly identical phishing schemes last week. In…
Microsoft News: Passwordless is here and at scale
Microsoft’s blog post explores Accenture’s journey as they adopted passwordless authentication. With cyber-attacks on the…
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.
"*" indicates required fields
