The dream for the death of the computer password is becoming closer to reality. The problem right now is the lack of implementation of a standard across all platforms. For example, I can log on to my Microsoft account without a password by using the Microsoft authenticator app, but then to log on to my Apple account I will need my Apple device, and Google one of their apps installed on your phone. The goal is to be able to use a smartphone, no matter the brand or operating system, to authenticate one for any application, no matter the provider.#

What is frustrating is that we know how well two factor authentication protects accounts, but it is inconsistently and poorly implemented. For example, I can enable 2FA on my Fidelity account, but their implementation sends me a text message with a code that is not secure. Two factor via text messaging is lazy and just theatre. I have a Yubikey hardware token that I should be able to use as a second factor, but I cannot use it with any of my financial accounts. #

We clearly know what the Republican party is all about and that they will fight for it, but we do not know what the Democrat party is about and it isn't willing to fight for anything. Republicans want to return to the past, Democrats want status quo.#

I really think we need more than a two party political system in the United States. #