Date & Time
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM

Transforming Technology

Name
Stream B - Can Passwords Become Extinct? Passkeys in Theory and Practice

Location

Charter 1

Description

NCSC-led myth-busting session about Passkeys. The talk will explore what passkeys are – the good, the bad, and the ugly about offering them to users – and what NCSC is doing to accelerate the UK adoption of passkeys. The session will include NHS walking through their experience being the first government organisation globally to offer passkeys and the lessons learnt. 

Chilli rating (level of technical expertise):

Speakers
David David C8, Tech Director for Platforms Research
Pelin Demir, UX Designer, NHS login
Darren Hutton, Chief Digital Officer, NHS login
James L1, Senior Security Researcher
David David C8 Pelin Demir Darren Hutton James L1

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