The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is pleased to invite you to the live webinar "Episode 6: Digital Credentials for phishing resistant Strong Passwordsless authentication " taking place on 27 August 2025 from 14:00 – 15:00 CEST via Zoom.
This session will delve into how passwordless authentication methods can drastically reduce the risk of account takeover. While social engineering and phishing attacks remain prevalent, a key vulnerability often lies in traditional password-based systems. Understanding and implementing advanced authentication strategies, particularly passwordless solutions, is key for protecting consumers and maintaining trust in the digital financial ecosystem.
This webinar is the sixth in our series on digital financial service security, organized as part of the ITU DFS Security Lab activities. You can view recordings of previous episodes here.
This webinar will explore:
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The vulnerabilities and common attack vectors leading to DFS account takeover.
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The principles and benefits of passwordless authentication in a DFS context.
Various passwordless authentication methods (e.g., FIDO) and their suitability for DFS.
Mitigation strategies and best practices for DFS providers and users in transitioning to and securing passwordless systems.
Regulatory considerations and consumer adoption initiatives for passwordless authentication in DFS.
Target Audience
This webinar is intended for IT professionals in telecommunications, financial services and fintech sectors, cybersecurity experts, policymakers and regulatory bodies involved in digital financial services, as well as consumer protection agencies.
Register here
Panellists:
Abbie Barbir Moderator
Rapporteur Study Group 17, ITU
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Debrah Comparin Standardization Expert
Thales
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Lee Campbell
Identity and Authentication Lead the Android Platform Google
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To foster collaboration among DFS stakeholders, we invite all participants to join the ITU DFS security knowledge-sharing platforms on Slack and GitBook to participate in pre- and post-webinar conversations related to DFS security. Instructions to join the ITU DFS security knowledge sharing platform are available.
Instructions for joining the ITU DFS security knowledge sharing platform:
The Knowledge Sharing Platform consists of two main components: a GitBook workspace and a Slack channel. The GitBook workspace is a collaborative platform for sharing and refining ITU DFS security recommendations, while the Slack channel facilitates real-time communication and idea discussions among the collaborators.
Links to the GitBook workspace and Slack channel
- Step 1: Send a request to join the platform by emailing your name, institution and job title to: dfssecuritylab@itu.int
- Step 2: After approval, you will receive an invitation to join GitBook, "Accept Invitation" in the email
- Step 3: Sign up for a GitBook account or sign in with an existing account
- Step 4: Access the link in the email to access the DFS Security Guidelines GitBook
- Step 5: After your email approval, you will receive an invitation to join the ITUDFSsecurity workspace, Click "Join Now" in the email
- Step 6: Sign up for a slack account or sign in with an existing account
- Step 7: Join the itudfssecurity Slack workspace for collaboration and discussions
