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My passkey predictions for 2025: 1️⃣ Windows-synced passkeys boost adoption among consumers One of the biggest roadblocks to passkey adoption so far has been device-bound limitations on Windows. In 2025, Windows-synced passkeys will tackle this - solving the passkey recovery issue on Windows. With the majority of desktop consumers relying on Windows, synced passkeys will give them a seamless way to move across devices and use passkeys. 2️⃣ WebAuthn Signal API cleans up UX confusions The WebAuthn Signal API has already started to refine the UX for passkeys, and we’ll see broader adoption in popular browsers and native apps. This means fewer stale passkeys in passkey autofill menus and more up-to-date login information. IMO, one of the last missing pieces to improve UX and avoid user confusion. 3️⃣ Automatic passkey upgrades will get traction More browsers and passkey providers (e.g. Google Password Manager) will allow to automatically create a passkey on password autofill. Once the support for automatic passkey upgrades is stronger, this will cause exponential adoption of passkeys with minimum friction, so users will naturally use passkeys to login. 4️⃣ First major passkey rollouts in banking Banks have cycled through PINs, TANs, eTANs, mTANs, smart cards, token devices, and push notifications. Passkeys are the next logical step - and as soon as one major bank shows success, a domino effect is inevitable. By the end of 2025, we’ll see multiple global banking institutions roll out passkey-based login flows, setting a new standard for secure and user-friendly authentication in the financial industry. 5️⃣ AI-driven phishing requires phishing-resistant auth AI is the steroid to phishing: more personalized, more believable & almost impossible for the average user to detect. This surge in AI-powered scams will force enterprises to adopt truly phishing-resistant methods at scale - and passkeys are the only viable method for consumers. With no passwords to steal and domain-binding, passkeys will be one of the few working defenses against AI-driven fraud. 6️⃣ More credit card confirmations with passkeys Mastercard and Visa will expand their pilot programs for payment passkeys, allowing cardholders to authenticate purchases without passwords or OTPs. Mastercard has already rolled it out in some regions but momentum will build quickly. As soon as the mass market experiences the convenience of frictionless online checkout, OTPs will look outdated. 7️⃣ Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) gains traction - but slowly For power users, the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) will allow to switch passkey managers. However, widespread consumer adoption may lag behind, as most users will default to first-party passkey managers like Google Password Manager, iCloud Keychain or Microsoft accounts. Expect to hear more about CXP on Reddit & Hacker News, but it won’t reach mainstream scale - yet.

Why implementing passkeys is only half the battle: When we first implemented an authentication system, we thought the hard part was done once it worked. But passkeys taught us otherwise - testing the implementation is the real challenge.   Here’s why testing is critical with passkeys: 1️⃣ Cross-Device Complexity: Seamless compatibility across devices, platforms, and browsers is essential. 2️⃣ Edge Cases: From deleted passkeys to unsupported devices, testing must uncover every possible scenario. 3️⃣ Performance and Scalability: Simulating high traffic ensures systems stay reliable during peak usage. 4️⃣ Security Validation: Penetration tests safeguard against tampered credentials and replay attacks. 5️⃣ User Accessibility: Testing ensures the system is intuitive, accessible, and localized for all users.   Testing ensures passkeys deliver on their promise of secure, scalable, and user-friendly authentication. Find out how to properly test your passkey implementation in this blog: https://lnkd.in/d7vgEist

🌟 Corbado is now available on the AWS Marketplace! This makes it easier for organizations to add passkeys to their AWS environments and particularly Amazon Cognito! ✅ Fast Deployment –> Quickly deploy Corbado within your AWS environment in just a few clicks, so you can focus on what matters most. ✅ Automated Scaling –> Experience scalability to keep up with changing demands, backed by AWS’s infrastructure. ✅ Seamless Integration with other AWS Services –> Corbado integrates smoothly with the AWS ecosystem and Amazon Cognito. Explore the benefits on the AWS Marketplace yourself: https://lnkd.in/dD8E9UJZ

Why companies who care about their users have to rethink authentication: 🛑 Traditional password security guidelines are essential—but often ignored. Users don’t use password managers, reuse passwords, and skip MFA, creating gaps in security. ✅ Luckily these problems can be solved by Passkeys. They are unique, securely bound to devices, automatically generated, and use advanced public-key cryptography, eliminating the risks of traditional passwords. Check out the details on why authentication is broken in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/dVt22JiG

Don´t rush into passkey implementation without considering the effects it has on your existing IT infrastructure! Instead try this: 1. Ensure your frontend, authentication systems, and databases are prepared for passkey integration. 2. Train your customer support team and provide them with necessary tools and documentation. 3. Set up security monitoring and logging systems for passkey events. 4. Implement analytics to track passkey adoption and performance metrics. 5. Consider a gradual rollout to minimize risks and optimize the implementation process. Most rollouts fail because of bad preparation and not enough thought about UX. This leads to a “successful“ passkey implementation on paper, but also a horrible adoption rate by the users. If you want to learn more what to keep in mind when rolling out large-sale passkey deployments, check out this blog: https://lnkd.in/dJn38vJy

🚀 Passkey adoption is lagging, but it doesn’t have to be! 💡 At Corbado, we’re solving the major pain points preventing widespread passkey rollout: low opt-in rates, poor user engagement, and over-reliance on SMS OTPs. 💥 Our smart passkey upgrades boost adoption, make passkeys the preferred login, and cut SMS costs with phishing-resistant MFA! 🔒 The future is passkey. Join us in making it the default! 🌐

Enterprise Passkey Guide: Product, Design & Strategy Development Read in the third part of our enterprise passkey guide series how to design and implement an effective enterprise passkey strategy: 🚪 Passkey Button: A separate “Continue with Passkey” button makes it simple to add passkeys, but it can lower adoption rates. 📲 Identifier-First: Streamlined and automatic, prompting users for their passkey after entering their identifier. High adoption and smooth UX. 🔑 Password + Passkey: A secure two-factor approach, combining a password with a passkey for enhanced protection. 💻 Cross-Device Authentication (CDA): Supports passkey use across devices, adding flexibility but with a bit more complexity. Read the full Guide here: https://lnkd.in/deXUd62E

🤯 Why Passkey Implementation is 100x Harder Than You Think 🔧 Passkey implementation seems straight-forward, but gets complicated in a multi-device world with different operating systems   Check out our guide on how to 10x your passkey adoption: https://lnkd.in/dxEdcB7N

🔐 Tag a Windows user who still uses the same password on each website! 🗞️ Send them this guide on how to activate passkeys on Windows and never worry about remembering passwords again!

🚀 Enterprise Passkey Guide: Stakeholder Engagement Tips for a Smooth Passkey Rollout Read in the next article of our enterprise passkey guide series how to engage stakeholders for a successful passkey integration:   💼 Business Alignment: Present ROI and strategic benefits to secure approval. Focus on cost savings (e.g., SMS OTP), security enhancements, and user experience improvements.   🔐 Privacy and Security Compliance: Collaborate with data privacy and security teams to ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and implement necessary risk assessments.   🤝 Third-Party Integration Feasibility: If outsourcing, ensure vendor solutions align with your infrastructure and regulatory needs through thorough assessments and agreements.   Check out part 2 of the Enterprise Passkey Guide here: https://lnkd.in/dvCFQvQ7