Andrew Shikiar
Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance, leading efforts on passkey adoption, digital credentials, wallets, and standards/certification to advance passwordless authentication and credential interoperability.
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Jun 7, 2025 • 1h 45min
Hands-on Nintendo Switch 2, light bulb security cam & passkey basics (124, June 7, 2025)
Andrew Shikiar from the FIDO Alliance sheds light on the significance of passkeys as the future of online security, emphasizing their role in combating password-related risks. Brian Bishop, also known as Bald Brian, shares insights about his newsletter that curates streaming recommendations, aiming to simplify movie-watching decisions. The conversation flows into exciting details about the Nintendo Switch 2's features and the ease of installing a new light bulb security camera, merging gaming and tech security in a delightful discussion.
Nov 10, 2025 • 31min
#384 - The FIDO Alliance's Next Frontier: Digital Credentials and Wallets
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director of the FIDO Alliance, shares insights from Authenticate 2025. With over 3 billion passkeys now securing accounts, he discusses their importance in the fight against phishing and the AI arms race. Andrew introduces the Passkey Index, aiming to streamline deployment benchmarks, and reveals FIDO's strategy to tackle challenges in digital credentials and wallet usability. He highlights global trends in passkey adoption and announces the exciting launch of Authenticate APAC in Singapore.
Dec 27, 2023 • 37min
Crack the Code with Passkeys, with Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CMO of the FIDO Alliance
Explore the shift towards passkeys in user authentication with the FIDO Alliance. Learn about the drawbacks of passwords, advantages of passkeys, and strategies for tracking pass key implementations. Discover how the FIDO Alliance drives innovation in authentication and fosters secure user experiences through collaboration and standardization.
Jun 14, 2022 • 41min
FIDO Multi Device Credentials with Andrew Shikiar and Tim Cappalli
Andrew Shikiar and Tim Cappalli join host Vittorio Bertocci to discuss FIDO multi device credentials, the progress and challenges in the identity industry, the goal of FIDO Alliance to reduce data breaches through password replacement, the FIDO2 stack and secure authentication methods, the audacious goal of replacing passwords and SMS OTP with possession-based authentication, and the journey towards a passwordless future.
Aug 10, 2020 • 47min
Identity at the Center #56 - What is FIDO with Andrew Shikiar
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director of the FIDO Alliance, dives into the mission to eliminate password-related breaches through innovative authentication. He discusses how FIDO uses public-key cryptography to enhance security and the challenges posed by sophisticated phishing attacks. Shikiar emphasizes the usability of FIDO solutions, such as biometrics and single-gesture authentication, and outlines major tech giants supporting its adoption. He also explores enterprise use cases and the benefits of cost savings from enhanced security measures.
