No one likes passwords. Creating them, remembering them, typing them in—it can all feel like a chore. Your whole mood can change when an application suddenly logs you out, and you have to go through the login process all over again. It’s frustrating for everyone. But here’s some very welcome news, brought to you by tech giants Microsoft, Apple, and Google. These companies have joined forces to kill off the password for good.
Over the coming year, they plan to roll out no-password logins across all their platforms, based on a standard set by the FIDO (Fast Identification Online) Alliance. For businesses and users alike, this could mean the dawn of a simpler, more secure way to authenticate online — and it’s an exciting development supported by Blowfish Technology IT Support Services.
The FIDO Alliance sets worldwide standards for passwordless authentication. While the full name might be a bit of a mouthful, many simply call it a passkey—a lot easier to remember and explain.
Passkeys work similarly to multi-factor authentication, where you use a separate device to prove it’s really you—but with far less effort involved. Here’s how it works in simple terms:
Passkeys rely on something called public key cryptography. When you first register with a website or application, a key pair is created between the site and your phone. These are very long numbers connected in a way that guarantees security, but you never need to see or remember them.
Your phone verifies this key pair whenever you unlock it in your normal way. Importantly, it’s not enough for a cybercriminal to just have your physical device—they also need to unlock it. This means your passkeys are safeguarded by the biometric or PIN security already protecting your phone.
Furthermore, your passkeys are backed up to the cloud. If you get a new device, you simply transfer over your information, just as you do with contacts or photos. This seamless migration makes upgrading or replacing phones much less stressful.
For companies like Blowfish Technology IT Support Services, this shift is a huge leap forward. Passwords have long been a source of headaches, from support tickets about forgotten credentials to security breaches caused by weak or reused passwords. The implementation of passkeys will simplify user authentication, reduce the risk of compromised accounts, and ease the burden on help desks.
From an IT perspective, businesses will benefit from:
No technology is foolproof, and passkeys are no exception. Although requiring a nearby phone protected by biometrics or PINs greatly increases security, there are still potential risks. For example, if someone steals your phone and knows your PIN, there’s a possibility of unauthorised access. However, this risk isn’t new; it’s similar to the risks we already manage with smartphones today.
Another consideration is the initial rollout period. Not all websites and applications will support passkeys immediately, so there will be a transition phase where traditional passwords remain necessary.
Is this the end of passwords forever? It certainly looks like we’re heading in that direction. Thanks to the collaboration of Microsoft, Apple, Google, and the leadership of the FIDO Alliance, passkeys offer a more convenient and secure way to authenticate online.
Blowfish Technology IT Support, IT Support Wirral, IT Support Lancaster, IT Support Altrincham, IT Support Blackburn, IT Support Blackpool sees this as a game-changer, not just for simplifying logins but for enhancing cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world. The future without passwords promises fewer frustrations and better protection.
Are you excited to say goodbye to traditional passwords? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Drop us an email to let us know how you feel about this revolutionary change!
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