Microsoft Implements Passkey Authentication System, Joining Industry Shift From Traditional Passwords

Goodbye Passwords? Understanding the Security Behind Passwordless Authentication

Find out how passwordless authentication enhances security and user experience, but what challenges lie ahead in this evolving landscape?

Microsoft Implements Passkey Authentication System, Joining Industry Shift from Traditional Passwords

Microsoft’s implementation of passkeys in August 2023 represented a significant evolution in digital authentication methods, marking a decisive step in the company’s broader strategy to eliminate traditional passwords by 2025. The move follows FIDO Alliance standards for passwordless authentication and builds upon Microsoft’s earlier efforts to enhance security through Windows Hello biometric authentication. The integration of passkeys into Micr…