#64 – Passwordless Authentication and the Rise of Passkeys (Andrew Shikiar, 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. He explores the challenges of adoption, the importance of identity verification, and how cross-platform interoperability is accelerating passkey use. The conversation also touches on the impact of generative AI on cybersecurity and what the future holds for passkeys in building long-term resilience.About Expert Insights:Expert Insights saves you time and hassle by rigorously analyzing cybersecurity solutions and cutting through the hype to deliver clear, actionable shortlists. We specialize in cybersecurity. So, our focus is sharper, our knowledge is deeper, and our insights are better. What’s more, our advice is completely impartial.In a world saturated with information, we exist to arm experts with the insights they need to protect their organization. That is why over 1 million businesses have used us to inform their cybersecurity research. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com