All posts from Aurélie Cocherie
Data security
Passkeys vs. Verifiable Credentials (VCs): Understanding Their Distinct Roles in Identity Management
Authentication is not just about “logging in”: it also enables the sharing of attributes. Distinguishing between identification and authentication means understanding the difference between claiming who you are and proving who you are. In this context, two modern approaches, often grouped under the umbrella term passwordless, stand out: passkeys and Verifiable Credentials (VCs). Although both…
Data & AI culture
Digital Identity Management: Centralized, Federated & Decentralized Models for a Secure and Connected Future
In today’s interconnected world, digital identity forms the backbone of our online interactions—shaping everything from e-commerce and administrative procedures to the protection of personal data. It encompasses not only how individuals, organizations, and objects are identified online but also how these identities are managed and secured. 1. From “Physical” Identity to Digital Identities Identity consists…
Data security
Web Authentication and Decentralized Identity: challenges for a new era of digital trust
The login journey is a critical moment in the digital experience. As the first point of contact between the user and the service, it is also a potential entry point for cyberattacks and fraud. Yet traditional authentication methods, such as passwords or two-factor authentication, are now showing their limits. How can web authentication and decentralized…