EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
PATRICK HARDING , CHIEF ARCHITECT , PING IDENTITY
As threat actors become more sophisticated and lean on new technology like AI , most users underestimate the risks associated with relying on passwords to protect valuable information . On top of that , a whopping 48 % of IT decision-makers are not confident they have technology in place to defend against AI attacks .
Consumers have also become increasingly frustrated with remembering multiple , complex passwords and
often choose to reuse the same password on various sites , increasing security risks even further .
There are more secure alternatives that provide better digital experiences for the user . Passwordless authentication replaces traditional passwords with more seamless and secure methods and helps enterprises reduce risk and stop threats at scale .
We should all pause and think about how we can adopt passkeys , which represent a significant industry shift in identity security , moving away from traditional credentials of usernames and passwords to a more secure no knowledge approach to authentication that is a vastly better user experience .
At the same time , any use of biometrics and biometric data for fingerprint or face unlock remains on your device and is never shared with any website that accepts passkeys .
As a form of passwordless authentication , passkeys aim to eliminate the inherent risk factors of traditional credentials .
CARLA RONCATO , VICE PRESIDENT
OF IDENTITY , WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES
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