Windows 11 recently improved its passkey experience, part of a broader pattern worth paying attention to. We've been working hard within the FIDO Alliance to remove friction around passkeys, since improving usability is one of the most important drivers to boosting passwordless adoption in both the consumer and enterprise worlds. Moves like these help passkeys become just as operationally viable as they are technically sound.

There’s also a benefit to this architectural pattern that people miss at first glance that enables passkeys to really scale in real-world environments. Check out my blog to learn more.
https://blog.talkingidentity.com/2025/12/windows-11-just-gave-passkeys-a-boost.html
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In my first FIDO Alliance blog post, I cut through the noise around “passkeys being hacked” and clarify that the real issues lie in compromised environments, not in the technology. For product teams and leaders evaluating authentication strategies, the takeaway is straightforward: passkeys remain one of our strongest defenses against phishing and credential theft — when they’re implemented thoughtfully and paired with good security hygiene.

If you’ve been hesitant because of scary headlines, I hope this helps turn things back to reality: passkeys are here to stay, and they’re a major step forward.

Read the full thoughts here: https://fidoalliance.org/passkeys-are-not-broken-the-conversation-about-them-often-is

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