The Evolution of User Logins - From Simple Forms to Modern Authentication

Explore the evolution and future of user authentication systems in this 15-minute lightning talk from AWS re:Invent 2023. Trace the journey from simple username-password combinations to today's complex authentication landscape, including email verification, multi-factor authentication, biometrics, and password complexity requirements. Gain valuable insights into the developer's perspective on modern login systems, data protection obligations, and emerging authentication trends. Discover how authentication and authorization mechanisms must adapt to serve an expanding internet user base. Examine infrastructure components, API gateways, browser interactions, and solutions to worldwide password security challenges. Delivered by FusionAuth, an AWS Partner, this technical presentation offers valuable knowledge for both developers and security professionals interested in the past, present, and future of user authentication.