Authentication has long required an uneasy tradeoff between strong security and smooth user experience.

Banks have relied on a mix of passwords, OTPs, SMS codes, voice calls, and push notifications each with its own vulnerabilities and user experience challenges. Passkeys, built on FIDO standards, finally deliver a phishing resistant, high assurance, passwordless experience that improves both security and usability.


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CIO Insight: What New NIST Guidelines Mean for Passwords

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