State of Passkey Deployment in the Enterprise

This report presents the findings of a survey conducted by the FIDO Alliance to assess the current state of passkey deployments for employee sign-ins in the U.S. and UK. The survey involved 400 decision-makers from companies with over 500 employees, focusing on their experiences and challenges with implementing passkeys as a secure alternative to traditional authentication methods. The results indicate that a significant majority of enterprises are actively deploying passkeys, driven by objectives such as enhanced security, improved user experience, and compliance with standards. The report details the demographics of respondents, highlighting the roles involved in passkey deployment and the sectors represented. Key findings reveal that organizations are prioritizing passkey rollouts for users with access to sensitive information and are utilizing various educational resources to facilitate adoption. Additionally, the report outlines the perceived benefits of passkeys, including increased security and reduced reliance on legacy authentication methods, while also addressing the barriers faced by organizations not yet implementing passkeys.