Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Explores practical implementation of advanced protection programs using passkeys and Microsoft Entra External ID
- Demonstrates phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) and credential management strategies
- Highlights user experience (UX) patterns for secure, passwordless authentication and recovery
- Features a live demo of best practices with Microsoft Entra External ID and Microsoft Graph
- Targets security professionals, developers, and IT architects seeking robust authentication solutions
“Build Your Own Advanced Protection Program with Passkeys and Microsoft Entra External ID” is a focused 45-minute virtual session hosted by Yubico. The event addresses the growing need for organizations to adopt phishing-resistant authentication and advanced protection for digital identities, offering a hands-on exploration of passkey-based security and credential management.
Why Advanced Protection Matters Now
With phishing attacks and credential theft on the rise, organizations face mounting pressure to secure authentication processes without sacrificing usability. Advanced Protection Programs (APPs) have emerged as a critical defense, leveraging passkeys and passwordless authentication to reduce risk and streamline user access. This session contextualizes the urgency for robust, user-friendly security measures in today’s threat landscape.
Session Focus: Passkeys, UX, and Credential Management
The event delves into the mechanics of passkeys—explaining how they enable phishing-resistant MFA and why they are central to modern APPs. Attendees gain insight into the architecture and user experience patterns that underpin effective passkey deployment, including the nuances of platform authenticators and security keys. The session also covers credential management via Microsoft Graph, addressing operational challenges such as secure recovery and lifecycle management.
Live Demonstration and Practical Guidance
A live demonstration anchors the session, showcasing best practices for integrating Microsoft Entra External ID with passkey-based authentication. The demo provides a clear, actionable blueprint for building advanced protection into custom applications, emphasizing both security and usability. Participants leave with design specifications and a deeper understanding of how to apply these concepts in real-world environments.
Industry Relevance and Audience
This event is tailored for security professionals, application developers, IT architects, and identity and access management specialists. It is particularly relevant for organizations with high security requirements or those seeking to modernize their authentication infrastructure. The session also appeals to product managers and technical decision-makers responsible for safeguarding digital identities in enterprise environments.
Technologies and Vendors Highlighted
Yubico leads the session, drawing on its expertise in hardware-backed authentication with the YubiKey. The event spotlights Microsoft Entra External ID and Microsoft Graph as foundational technologies for secure, scalable credential management. Together, these platforms illustrate a path toward resilient, phishing-resistant authentication for modern applications.