Updated: February 7, 2025 “Nothing happens until someone tries to log in to something” - Ancient Authentication Proverb For as long as we can remember, users have had to choose between strong, secure authentication and a great, friction-free user experience. Now, you don’t have to. Okta’s FastPass is a first-of-its-kind, robust, secure-by-design authentication mechanism possessing the “ease of use” our forefathers could only dream about. While U.S. government agencies have long relied on smartcards (CAC and PIV) to log in to their applications, this infrastructure has become increasingly difficult to support in the modern world of cloud computing and mobile device access. However, it’s not only about “strong authentication” or “top-notch user experiences.” Staying ahead of attackers requires a dynamic security model built directly into the authentication flow. Things like Okta’s Identity Threat Protection will, over time, change the game in modern authentication. Why FastPass? By securing at the first.