Passwords create friction and therefore users find ways around them. New technology such as secure enclaves and PKI allow us to create better solutions like passkeys. In this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast. Alan Shimel and Kate Scarcella join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss the problems with traditional passwords and how passkeys overcome them. They also talk about why it has taken so long to adopt passkeys and what barriers remain to full implementation. The wrap up with a look at what might lay ahead on the horizon for the future of user security.
Panelists
Alan Shimel | ![]() |
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Founder and CEO of Techstrong Group. Serial entrepreneur with a background in cyber, DevOps and cloud. |
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Kate Scarcella | |||
Kate Scarcella is a recognized cybersecurity expert, chair of the CDF Cybersecurity SIG, and is a CISSP. |
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Tom Hollingsworth | |||
Tom Hollingsworth, CCIE #29213, is an event lead for the Tech Field Day event series specializing in networking, wireless, and security topics. |