Product Manager in Security and Identity
Hi, I’m Ludwig Ward — a Product Manager specializing in cybersecurity, digital identity, and user authentication. With over 11 years of experience in embedded security and cryptography, I work at the intersection of hardware, standards, and product strategy.
My recent work has focused heavily on advancing passwordless authentication and improving usability through technologies like FIDO2. I actively follow and contribute to the evolution of standards such as FIDO CTAP 2.2 and NIST’s Post-Quantum Cryptography selections, helping both users and vendors stay ready for the next era of authentication.
Whether it’s working with security key vendors, defining cross-platform authenticator UX, or helping enterprises phase out legacy credentials, I bring hands-on knowledge and strategic thinking to every conversation.
If you're looking for a FIDO authentication expert or a user authentication consultant, here's my resume — and I’d love to connect!
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Pieces Falling into Place: Verifiable Credentials 2.0 & Android Digital Credentials Support
How W3C’s Verifiable Credentials 2.0 Recommendation and Android’s native digital-credential support are coming together—get ready for a “ketchup effect” of issuer and verifier launches. -
Reflections from ICMC 2024 in San Jose & New NIST Standards in PQC
A fun and inspiring recap of ICMC 2024 and the excitement around NIST’s new post-quantum crypto standards (FIPS 203–205). -
CTAP 2.2 and What It Means for Security Keys
A look at the new FIDO CTAP 2.2 standard and how it enhances the user experience and flexibility of security keys.