Microsoft is gearing up for the Authenticate 2024 Conference, set to take place from October 14 to 16 in Carlsbad, CA. With a focus on combating identity attacks targeting passwords and MFA credentials, Microsoft is emphasizing the importance of phishing-resistant authentication. The company is committed to promoting passwordless authentication and expanding passkey support across various products like Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft consumer accounts (MSA).
At the conference, Microsoft will showcase its latest innovations, including expanded passkey support for Microsoft Entra ID, passkey support for Microsoft Consumer Accounts (MSA), and passkeys on Windows. These advancements aim to enhance security for both consumers and enterprise customers.
Attendees can look forward to engaging with Microsoft Security experts at the event. Microsoft will host sessions covering topics such as passkey authentication on Windows, new platform features, strategies to convince users to adopt passkeys, and the importance of describing authentication events rather than focusing solely on the quantity of authentication factors.
Key speakers from Microsoft, including Principal Program Managers, Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Directors, will share insights on passkeys, passwordless authentication, and the future of authentication methods. The sessions will delve into technical fundamentals, user experience enhancements, and the impact of passkeys on the passwordless journey for enterprises.
To learn more about Microsoft Entra and its role in preventing identity attacks, ensuring least privilege access, and unifying access controls, attendees can visit Microsoft’s booth at the conference. Additionally, resources such as the Microsoft Security Blog, Tech Community, Microsoft Learn documentation, and Microsoft Community discussions provide valuable insights into Microsoft Entra’s capabilities and solutions.
Microsoft is excited to connect with attendees at Authenticate 2024 Conference to discuss modern authentication approaches, showcase innovative solutions, and pave the way towards a more secure and passwordless future.
