Blogs Archive
- Passkeys Aren’t the End of Passwords — They’re Just the Next Limitationby Chris BrownThere’s a growing narrative in the industry that passkeys are the solution to passwords. On the surface, that makes sense. They remove the need to remember credentials and reduce exposure to phishing. Major platforms are backing them, and… Read more: Passkeys Aren’t the End of Passwords — They’re Just the Next Limitation
- The Problem With Passwords Isn’t Just UX — It’s Attack Surfaceby Chris BrownWhen we talk about passwords, the conversation often focuses on user frustration. Forgotten credentials. Reset loops. Friction. But from a security perspective, the real issue is much deeper. Passwords are one of the largest—and most consistently exploited—attack surfaces… Read more: The Problem With Passwords Isn’t Just UX — It’s Attack Surface
- The Business Case for Going Passwordlessby Steve HattonFor years, we’ve accepted passwords as a necessary inconvenience, the lock on every digital door. But for business leaders, that lock has become both an unnecessary cost, a security risk and a barrier to growth. At Authentiq8 Me, we… Read more: The Business Case for Going Passwordless
- Why Passwordless Digital Identity Is the Futureby Steve HattonAs CEO of Authentiq8 Me, I’m often asked a simple question: Why does the world need another approach to digital identity? The answer lies in a shift that’s bigger than technology alone. We are moving into a digital-first… Read more: Why Passwordless Digital Identity Is the Future
- Do we really want our employers storing our biometric data?by Chris RyallsJP Morgan is now requiring staff to register their biometric date just to access its new Manhattan HQ! If I worked there I would find that deeply concerning. In recent years we’ve seen so many major data breaches… Read more: Do we really want our employers storing our biometric data?
- How Zero‑Password Design Keeps Threat Actors Outby Joe StylesAs a security engineer, I see patterns in risk every day. Phishing evolves, credentials leak, and yet one constant remains — human memory wasn’t built for passwords. Every extra rule (“add a symbol!”, “change every 90 days!”) only multiplies exposure.… Read more: How Zero‑Password Design Keeps Threat Actors Out
- “When digital doesn’t work” – Chris Skinner Blogby Chris RyallsTrying to log into a website or bank account shouldn’t feel like running an obstacle course. Yet today’s digital security often demands PINs, OTPs, passwords, and codes at every step — leaving customers exhausted. Chris Skinner‘s excellent article… Read more: “When digital doesn’t work” – Chris Skinner Blog
- The Best Approach to Controlling Access to Your Websiteby Chris BrownWhen you run a website—whether it’s an online store, a financial platform, or even a community forum—controlling who gets in and how they log in is one of your most important security decisions. The right approach can mean… Read more: The Best Approach to Controlling Access to Your Website
- FIDO2: Why Yesterday’s Standard Isn’t Enough for Tomorrow’s Security & User Needsby Chris BrownSince its introduction in 2018, the FIDO2 standard has been widely promoted as the future of passwordless authentication. While it represents an important milestone, it is not without its limitations. At Authentiq8.me, we believe the future of secure… Read more: FIDO2: Why Yesterday’s Standard Isn’t Enough for Tomorrow’s Security & User Needs
- eSIMs, SIM Swaps, and the End of SMS Security: Why It’s Time for a Passwordless Futureby Chris RyallsA family holiday to Mexico recently gave me a small but eye-opening lesson in digital security. With teenagers in tow, staying connected was non-negotiable, so we tried eSIMs. They were quick, affordable, and seamless to set up — a… Read more: eSIMs, SIM Swaps, and the End of SMS Security: Why It’s Time for a Passwordless Future