Forbes December 5, 2024
Mark Vena

Mark N. Vena, CEO and Principal Analyst, SmartTech Research.

In the digital world, where practically every transaction involves an online account, safeguarding sensitive data is crucial. Passwords have powered authentication for decades. They protect our email, banking, social media and work accounts.

However, security-minded passwords are becoming obsolete and vulnerable. Recent data breaches, phishing scams and credential theft have shown password-based security limits. Thus, more technology businesses and security experts are promoting passkey-based security as a safer, more user-friendly alternative. This article discusses why passkey protection is likely the future of online security and how it differs from password protection.

The Problem With Passwords

Passwords look easy and effective for data security. They are character strings users produce to authenticate...

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