Password-based security is an oxymoron. With over 15 billion exposed credentials leaked on the dark web, and 54% of security incidents caused by credential theft, passwords simply aren’t effective at keeping out threat actors. 

Passwords’ widespread exploitability has led to a range of vendors, including Google, Microsoft, Okta and LastPass, to move toward passwordless authentication options as part of the FIDO Alliance


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Biometric Update: HYPR turns smartphones into FIDO2 virtual security keys for passwordless authentication

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Beta Kit: How 1Password plans to build a passwordless future

Now in a key 18-month window, 1Password plans to ramp up its shift to passkeys…

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Journal du Net: Digital accessibility: Why CIOs should make it a priority

In this byline, Andrew Shikiar explains how simple and safe digital accessibility is an essential…

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