Enterprises have chased passwordless authentication for years, but many initiatives stalled under the weight of complex deployments, clunky user experiences, and operational friction. Passkeys are changing that equation. Built on FIDO Alliance standards and the WebAuthn ecosystem, passkeys deliver phishing-resistant authentication while dramatically simplifying logins for users, making true passwordless a realistic goal for workforce environments.

This discussion examines the state of passkey adoption in enterprises today, separating hype from reality. We’ll take a look at common misconceptions about how passkeys work in corporate environments and the key architectural and operational decisions that determine success—from device strategy and enrollment flows to rollout sequencing and UX design. Whether you’re just starting your passwordless journey or scaling an existing deployment, you’ll leave with a clear, practical framework for making passkeys a durable part of your identity modernization strategy.