Yubico’s upcoming YubiKey 5.8 firmware introduces standardized APIs that integrate hardware-backed signatures with passkey authentication. To enable privacy-capable digital signatures using passkeys, expanded enterprise IdP support, and next-generation digital wallet use cases, the firmware adds support for FIDO CTAP 2.3 and preview WebAuthn signing extensions. “The adoption of CTAP 2.3, together with enhancements such as…
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What CIOs and CISOs Are Saying About Fake IT Workers: 4 Key Takeaways
Across private conversations with CISOs, CIOs, and heads of HR and identity, one issue continues to emerge as both urgent and unresolved: fake IT workers infiltrating enterprise environments under false or stolen identities. In many of these discussions, leaders admitted they’ve seen this problem up close, or know someone who has. Fake hires can linger undetected for…
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HYPR and IDEMIA Partner to Extend Smart ID Badge Security
Unlock Seamless Security: Combining Physical and Digital Access with HYPR and IDEMIA Your organization spans a physical and a virtual environment, but how well aligned are your strategies for securing both? With the rise of hybrid work models, the challenge of securing sensitive information against increasingly sophisticated online and in-person threats has become more critical…
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Top Passwordless Identity Assurance Trends for 2025
“The Renaissance Man” was attributed to Leonardo da Vinci because he symbolized the focus of the Renaissance era: boundless human potential. The 2025 State of Passwordless Identity Assurance Report revolves around the Identity Renaissance: the exploration of business success when it’s unburdened by security vulnerabilities and inefficiencies. The report stresses the vitalization of shifting away…
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Beyond SMS: HYPR’s Perspective on Gmail’s Shift to QR Code Authentication
SMS-based, two-factor authentication (2FA) has long been a staple security measure for many online services, including Gmail. However, as the tech industry shifts towards more secure authentication methods, it has become evident that SMS codes are no longer the ideal solution. In a recent reveal, a Gmail spokesperson has confirmed that Google is planning to…
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Best of 2024: FIDO: Consumers are Adopting Passkeys for Authentication
The FIDO Alliance found in a survey that as consumers become more familiar with passkeys, they are adopting the technology as a more secure alternative to passwords to authenticate their identities online. The post Best of 2024: FIDO: Consumers are Adopting Passkeys for Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.