In a recent identity and authentication conference, Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director of the FIDO Alliance, declared 2023 as the “year of the passkey,” citing 8 billion user accounts with passkey access. Shikiar also emphasized the importance of passkeys in enhancing security, streamlining customer experiences, and gradually eliminating the reliance on traditional passwords, while acknowledging ongoing challenges and gaps in support across different industries and platforms.


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