The FIDO alliance and a passwordless future

Stytch announces its membership in the FIDO Alliance, a nonprofit organization formed in 2012 to promote passwordless authentication using public-key cryptography. The FIDO Alliance seeks to address the security and user experience shortcomings of traditional password-based authentication, which has been implicated in over 80% of breaches according to Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report. FIDO's efforts include developing open technical specifications, running certification programs, and working with standards development organizations to popularize passwordless solutions. Notable advancements include the FIDO2 Web Authentication (WebAuthn) standard, which facilitates passwordless authentication via APIs in browsers and platforms, and the introduction of technologies like in-device biometrics, Yubikeys, and passkeys. Passkeys, in particular, offer the flexibility of syncing keys across multiple devices and operating systems, representing a significant step towards widespread passwordless adoption. Stytch, a pro-passwordless platform, joins the FIDO Alliance to contribute its unique approach to bridging the transition from passwords to passwordless authentication, emphasizing the importance of maintaining user comfort and experience during this shift.

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