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

Spark, CBC Radio: Forget the password. No, really! They’re about to become obsolete

FIDO Executive Director Brett McDowell tells radio host Nora Young how WebAuthn is bringing simpler,…

Read More →

The Canadian Press: Death of the password? New web standard trades passcodes for biometrics

The Canadian Press reports that experts are “excited about the prospect of making logins “unphishable””…

Read More →

The Guardian: RIP passwords: new web standard designed to replace login method

In this article, The Guardian’s Samuel Gibbs reports that “WebAuthn will eliminate need for passwords…

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.