We are living in an era in which data breaches and cyberattacks are growing exponentially and frequently dominate news headlines. The simple and humble password — since its inception — has repeatedly proven to be difficult to secure against modern, sophisticated attacks. This is where passwordless authentication comes into the picture. It is a concept that aims to authenticate users without ever requiring them to type a password. The idea is novel and enticing: access would be quicker, users wouldn’t have to memorize multiple passwords, and security would be significantly enhanced along the way.
A passwordless future is being heralded across the board today — from technology vendors to media outlets and security subject matter experts. It aspires to be a frictionless approach. Yet, amid all the hype, the reality is often far more subtle and nuanced. Implementing and adopting passwordless authentication comes with its own set of challenges, adoption hurdles, and sometimes unexpected security considerations.
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