Part 1 – Beyond Passwords: MFA Mandates and the Rise of Passkeys

In this debut episode of Cyber Frontlines, Jeff Schmidt, CEO of ECI, and Jonathan Brucato, Director of Security Operations at ECI, dive into the shifting cybersecurity landscape, focusing on the move away from traditional passwords toward more secure, user-friendly authentication methods.

They explore:

• The growing mandate for multi-factor authentication (MFA) and its real-world limitations
• The rise of passkeys as a phishing-resistant, passwordless alternative
• The role of AI in modern cybersecurity strategies
• Real-world vulnerabilities like “Pass-the-Cookie” attacks that bypass MFA by hijacking session tokens
• The ongoing importance of cyber hygiene in a rapidly evolving threat environment

Whether you're a cybersecurity professional or simply looking to better understand the future of secure digital access, this episode offers practical insights and forward-looking perspectives.