In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the intricacies of authentication with Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance. The conversation covers various aspects of authentication including different use cases, the importance of passkeys, and regional adoption trends. They also highlight the upcoming Authenticate 2024 conference in Carlsbad, California, emphasizing its unique value for identity experts and practitioners. Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of early bird pricing and discount codes for the event linked below.

00:00 Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast

01:36 Podcast Milestones and Schedule

02:42 Engaging with the Audience

04:35 Introducing the Guest: Andrew Shikiar

07:34 FIDO Alliance and Passkeys Overview

10:12 The Importance of Passwordless Authentication

18:23 Authenticate Conference Highlights

22:07 Conference Details and Registration

26:19 Networking and Conference Challenges

26:35 Session Tracks and Remote Participation

28:02 FIDO APAC Summit in Kuala Lumpur

29:38 Highlights of the Authenticate Conference

32:21 Identity Verification and Adjacent Technologies

34:28 Live Podcasts and Interactive Sessions

35:59 Fun Activities and Networking at Authenticate

39:52 Travel Experiences and Final Thoughts

Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewshikiar/

Learn more about the FIDO Alliance: https://fidoalliance.org/

Authenticate Conference - Use code IDAC15 for 15% off: https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2024-conference/

FIDO Alliance Shop - https://shop.fidoalliance.org/ - Use code IDAC10 for a discount on your purchase!

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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