Attendees joined this webcast to hear from members of the FIDO Alliance’s UX Working Group explore the critical UX considerations in designing and deploying passkeys at scale, from initial user […]| FIDO Alliance
Google Chrome has introduced a new automatic passkey implementation for Android that streamlines the user authentication process by automatically generating passkeys after password-based sign-ins. The development marks a significant advancement […]| FIDO Alliance
Aware has received FIDO Alliance Certification for Face Verification, gaining recognition for its identity verification tech including liveness detection and facial matching capabilities. The certification affirms that Aware’s identity verification platform meets the […]| FIDO Alliance
Texas-based HID has reached an agreement to acquire Vancouver, Canada-based logical access control provider IDmelon to upgrade its portfolio of FIDO authentication offerings. The addition of IDmelon’s technology enables HID to easily implement customers’ […]| FIDO Alliance
Interview with FIDO’s Andrew Shikiar on what you should know about passkeys for online security.| FIDO Alliance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – October is Cybersecurity Month, a reminder for everyone to take small but meaningful steps to stay safe online.| FIDO Alliance
Megan Shamas shares why passkeys may be more effective than passwords during Cybersecurity Month.| FIDO Alliance
By: FIDO staff The first two days of Authenticate 2025 delivered strong technical content, user insights and lots of thoughtful discussions. The final day of Authenticate 2025 went a step […]| FIDO Alliance
By: FIDO Staff Following on the information-packed day one, day two of Authenticate 2025 continued the trend. Over the course of the day, users from across different geographic areas and […]| FIDO Alliance
The rise of stablecoins has transformed how we handle digital payments, cross-border transactions, and everyday financial activities in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. With stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and DAI gaining mainstream […]| FIDO Alliance
By FIDO staff Authenticate 2025, the FIDO Alliance’s flagship conference, kicked off day one on strong footing as passkey adoption continues to grow. The first day of Authenticate 2025 was […]| FIDO Alliance
Passkey Index provides a composite view of passkey utilization and business impact data from leading online service providers CARLSBAD, Calif. – The FIDO Alliance today launched the Passkey Index, revealing […]| FIDO Alliance
In April we invited organizations around the world to take the Passkey Pledge, a voluntary commitment to increase awareness and adoption of passkey sign-ins to make the web safer and […]| FIDO Alliance
FIDO has launched the Passkey Index, which provides a composite view of data from leading service providers - including Amazon, Google, LY Corporation,| FIDO Alliance
Orchestrating Agile and Secure IAM Workflows October 2025 Authors: Jacob Harlin, MicrosoftJosh Cigna, YubicoMartin Gallo, HYPRSumana Malkapuram, NetflixApoorva Deshpande, Okta Abstract In today’s fragmented enterprise security landscape identity and access […]| FIDO Alliance
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is asking for public comment on a draft document that outlines technical considerations for configuring passkey servers. The draft was published on September […]| FIDO Alliance
There is a persistent disconnect between perceived cybersecurity and actual vulnerability. That’s the key finding from Yubico’s 2025 Global State of Authentication Survey. The findings indicate a world still reliant on […]| FIDO Alliance
Passkeys are revolutionizing the way we secure our online accounts, with the potential to eliminate passwords altogether. We explain why they offer stronger protection for your digital life and how […]| FIDO Alliance
Bojan Simic, Chief Executive of HYPR and a FIDO Alliance board member, warns that IT help desks are increasingly targeted by attackers using social engineering tactics. These tactics often involve leveraging stressful […]| FIDO Alliance
In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss various aspects of identity access management (IAM) policies and the importance of having a solid foundation. […]| FIDO Alliance
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Shikiar, CEO of the FIDO Alliance known for their creation and evangelism of the Passkey the authentication method we’ve all come to know […]| FIDO Alliance
Corporate Overview Founded in 1955, First Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution in New Zealand with over 60,000 members. The organization delivers secure and innovative digital banking experiences through […]| FIDO Alliance
While biometrics offer convenience, passkeys provide the backbone for the next stage in authentication. Developed as a part of a global effort by Apple, Google, Microsoft, and the FIDO Alliance, […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple’s approach to identity in wallets is built on open standards, including the W3C’s Digital Credentials API and FIDO Alliance protocols. This is important to identity nerds like me because […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple iOS 26 has landed, and it includes support for FIDO Alliance Credential Exchange standards to enable secure, end-to-end encrypted transfers of passkeys, passwords and other credentials across platforms and […]| FIDO Alliance
Attendees joined this webcast to hear how FIDO Alliance standards and certification can support the automotive industry as it transitions toward software-defined vehicles, autonomous technologies, and connected services. This transition […]| FIDO Alliance
Attendees joined this webcast to hear how FIDO Alliance standards and certification can support the automotive industry as it transitions toward| FIDO Alliance
Explore how to deploy passwordless authentication at scale — securely, strategically and with minimal disruption. Download the playbook to learn: Phishing-resistant authentication isn’t a one-size-fits-all. It’s a journey. Complete the […]| FIDO Alliance
In the inaugural episode of Imprivata’s new podcast, Access Point, hosts Joel Burleson-Davis and Chip Hughes sit down with Andrew Shikiar, CEO of the FIDO Alliance, to explore the global […]| FIDO Alliance
The world is rapidly moving away from traditional security methods. With FIDO standards in place, more companies are shifting toward passwordless authentication. Many industry players are already phasing out passwords […]| FIDO Alliance
VinCSS has released an industry first report on the authentication experience in apps for Vietnamese banks, and it shows a “strong shift from traditional to modern authentication methods” in the country’s […]| FIDO Alliance
HID, a company that provides secure identity solutions, announced the availability of its updated FIDO-certified authentication solutions in the Philippines, to help financial institutions and enterprises comply with the Bangko […]| FIDO Alliance
For many market analysts, cybersecurity agencies and authentication experts, passkeys, based on FIDO2 standard protocol, appear as the future proof authentication technology that will become mainstream within the next years. […]| FIDO Alliance
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FIDO Alliance is focused on providing open and free authentication standards to help reduce the world’s reliance on passwords, using UAF, U2F and FIDO2.| FIDO Alliance
Passkeys are more secure than passwords since they’re tied to a device, but what if you lose your phone? The trick lies in how you generate passkeys in the first […]| FIDO Alliance
Passkeys want to create a password-free future. Here’s what they are and how you can start using them. Passwords suck. They’re hard to remember, but worse is playing the ever-evolving game […]| FIDO Alliance
Every few months, like clockwork, a talk or article appears claiming that new research has uncovered a “vulnerability” with passkeys. This can| FIDO Alliance
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In a bid to improve overall security of the identity ecosystem, the National Institute of Standards and Technology updated its Digital Identity Guidelines earlier this month. The first revision since 2017, many […]| FIDO Alliance
As announced, Microsoft today deletes all stored passwords from his authenticator app. Users have to secure their access data before they are lost permanently. Other functions of the app are […]| FIDO Alliance
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution— designed to help organizations deploy and manage passkeys at the […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft has started to delete all passwords saved in its Authenticator app — and if you want to make sure you’re not locked-out of your favourite websites and apps, there’s one way […]| FIDO Alliance
Like or not, a replacement for passwords — known as passkeys — is coming your way, if it hasn’t already. The three big ideas behind passkeys are that they cannot be guessed […]| FIDO Alliance
HID, a leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials – now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution – […]| FIDO Alliance
Part of the “passkeys are more secure than passwords” story is derived from the fact that passkeys are non-human-readable secrets — stored somewhere on your device — that even you have […]| FIDO Alliance
HID, a leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials – now powered by the new Enterprise| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance has published a working draft of a new set of specifications for secure credential exchange that, when standardized and implemented by| FIDO Alliance
Google has implemented significant enhancements to biometric authentication and security features in Chrome and Google Workspace, marking the latest step in the company’s broader push toward stronger authentication methods. These […]| FIDO Alliance
With iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple is solving a key problem, though For the first time, Apple is adding support for true passkey portability. This means you can […]| FIDO Alliance
Reddit has implemented mandatory age verification for UK users to comply with the country’s Online Safety Act, which took effect in July 2025. The legislation| FIDO Alliance
Abstract As the automotive industry transitions toward software-defined vehicles, autonomous technologies, and connected services, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. This white paper from the FIDO Alliance outlines key challenges […]| FIDO Alliance
Cybersecurity experts are urging internet users to take immediate steps to secure their online accounts, after largest-ever data leak exposed more than 16 billion login credentials including from major platforms […]| FIDO Alliance
Over the last few decades, compromised usernames and passwords have typically been at the root of some of the most sensational, damaging, and costly data breaches. An incessant drumbeat of […]| FIDO Alliance
Meta has begun rolling out passkey login authentication for Facebook users on iOS and Android mobile devices, marking a significant advancement in the industry-wide movement away from traditional password-based security. […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft has said that it's ending support for passwords in its Authenticator app starting August 1, 2025.| FIDO Alliance
Dashlane lets you open an account with a FIDO2-spec USB security key as your authentication. One of the better-known password managers is now inviting people to try it without having to create […]| FIDO Alliance
For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. But adoption has been slow, with many companies and websites still relying on passwords. […]| FIDO Alliance
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance, joins us to discuss the shift from passwords to passkeys and the role of FIDO in driving secure, passwordless authentication. […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple this week provided a glimpse into a feature that solves one of the biggest drawbacks of passkeys, the industry-wide standard for website and app| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance hosted its annual India Working Group (FIWG) Member Meetup & Workshop on June 6, 2025, at Google’s Ananta campus in Bengaluru. With over 100 attendees representing leading […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple has announced significant enhancements to its operating systems that will implement secure import and export capabilities for passkeys, building on the company’s ongoing efforts to eliminate traditional passwords. The new […]| FIDO Alliance
Passwordless authentication has picked up in recent years. But the method drawing the most interest in security circles is physical security keys based on the FIDO2 standard. These USB or NFC […]| FIDO Alliance
For modern IT or Internet users, logging in to a website or app using a password is all too familiar. Increasingly, however, passwords create security| FIDO Alliance
We’re introducing passkeys on Facebook for mobile devices, offering another tool to safeguard your privacy and security. Passkeys are a new way to verify your identity and log in to […]| FIDO Alliance
Carlsbad, Calif., June 18, 2025 – The FIDO Alliance has announced the agenda for Authenticate 2025, the only industry conference dedicated to digital identity and authentication with a focus on phishing-resistant […]| FIDO Alliance
Google is making its biggest security push yet. The company strongly urges its 2 billion Gmail users to switch passwords to passkeys. While not mandating| FIDO Alliance
authID’s decision this month to integrate its biometric identity verification technology with Ping Identity’s PingOne DaVinci service is a necessary step at a time when humans continue to be the […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple OSes will soon transfer passkeys seamlessly and securely across platforms. Apple this week provided a glimpse into a feature that solves one of the biggest drawbacks of passkeys, the […]| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance and host sponsor Thales recently held a one day seminar on authentication, identity and the road ahead.| FIDO Alliance
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance, joins us to discuss the shift from passwords to passkeys and the role of FIDO in driving| FIDO Alliance
Mastercard has launched advanced payment passkeys across Europe as part of its initiative to enhance online transaction security and replace traditional passwords. The company reports that its tokenization and passkey […]| FIDO Alliance
OneSpan announced Thursday (June 5) its acquisition of Nok Nok Labs, a provider of FIDO passwordless software authentication solutions. OneSpan said joining forces with Nok Nok enables the company to provide customers […]| FIDO Alliance
Dashlane lets you open an account with a FIDO2-spec USB security key as your authentication. One of the better-known password managers is now inviting people to try it without having to create […]| FIDO Alliance
Mercari, the Japanese e-commerce company behind the Mercari marketplace, has surpassed 10 million registered users of passkeys for authentication.| FIDO Alliance
Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, has announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union. This builds upon the company’s […]| FIDO Alliance
Authentication software company Entersekt has launched a partnership with South Africa-based PayTech solution provider Stanchion. The partnership is aimed at “enhancing payment integration capabilities and delivering cutting-edge solutions to financial institutions worldwide,” the […]| FIDO Alliance
Passwords have been used as the first line of defense in protecting one’s digital identity, but they are fast becoming obsolete due to rampant identity theft. There seems to be […]| FIDO Alliance
NETOPIA Payments becomes the first online payment processor in the world to implement Click to Pay with Passkey FIDO (Fast Identity Online) – a modern online checkout solution built on […]| FIDO Alliance
Editors Shane Weeden, IBMAn Ho, IBM Abstract Session hijacking is a growing initial attack vector for online fraud and account takeover. Because FIDO authentication reduces the effectiveness of other simpler […]| FIDO Alliance
The UK government has said it will roll out passkey technology across its digital services later in 2025, aiming to phase out SMS-based verification in favour of a more secure, user-friendly alternative. […]| FIDO Alliance
The National Cyber Security Centre said moving to digital passkeys to log on to Gov.UK was a vital step in making the tech more ubiquitous. The Government has announced plans to replace […]| FIDO Alliance
At the 2025 RSAC Conference in San Francisco, our team met with dozens of industry experts, cybersecurity professionals, and investors to find out more about the biggest security technologies and […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft has officially shifted to passkeys, such as facial recognition, fingerprint scans, and PINs, as the default sign-in method for all new accounts beginning this month, marking its most significant […]| FIDO Alliance
FIDO-Based Authentication to Replace SMS-Based Verification, Says UK NCSC The U.K. government is set to replace SMS-based verification systems for digital services with passkeys this year in a bid to […]| FIDO Alliance
The UK government is set to roll out passkey technology for its digital services later this year as an alternative to the current SMS-based verification system, offering a more secure […]| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance announced today the launch of a new Payments Working Group (PWG) focused on developing and implementing FIDO authentication solutions specifically for payment use cases. This initiative marks a significant expansion of […]| FIDO Alliance
World Password Day is no longer. The annual day to promote secure password practices has run its course, and the FIDO Alliance (whose stated mission, to be fair, is to bring the […]| FIDO Alliance
Anyone setting up a new Microsoft account will soon find they’re encouraged to use a passkey during the sign-up process. Microsoft introduced passkey support across most of its consumer apps last year, […]| FIDO Alliance
After supporting passwordless Windows logins for years and even allowing users to delete passwords from their accounts, Microsoft is making its biggest move yet toward a future with no passwords. Now it will […]| FIDO Alliance
As you’ll already know, today is World Passkey Day and the FIDO Alliance has released an independent study of over 1,300 consumers across the US, UK, China, South Korea, and Japan to understand how […]| FIDO Alliance
As the first-ever World Passkey Day replaces the traditional World Password Day, Microsoft joins the FIDO Alliance in celebrating a milestone achievement: over 15 billion online accounts now have access […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft is on a mission to delete passwords for a billion users, given that “the password era is ending.” The Windows-maker warns users that “bad actors know it, which is why they’re […]| FIDO Alliance
Moving past passwords is improving brand trust The FIDO Alliance has also recently invited companies to participate in the World Passkey Pledge to create a more secure future, and move […]| FIDO Alliance
May 1, 2025 In recognition of World Passkey Day (formerly World Password Day), the FIDO Alliance is putting the spotlight on real-world passkey deployments from leading organizations around the globe. […]| FIDO Alliance
New global survey: More than two thirds of users familiar with passkeys turn to them for simpler, safer sign-ins as password pain persists MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 1, 2025 – […]| FIDO Alliance
Passkeys are no longer just a concept: The future of sign-in is here and consumers are ready. Built on the open authentication standards developed by theFIDO Alliance, passkeys are quickly […]| FIDO Alliance
April 29, 2025 – The FIDO Alliance has launched a Payments Working Group (PWG) to define and drive FIDO solutions for payment use cases. The PWG will also act as […]| FIDO Alliance