The new security method that replaces passwords
The idea of passwordless authentication was born out of a need for increased security and ease-of-use. With the use of biometrics and other authentication methods, individuals can securely authenticate without having to remember a password or create a new one. Passwords have been a critical part of the way we authenticate identities for a number of years, but there are some drawbacks. Passwords can be forgotten or lost, and can also pose a problem for people with accessibility requirements, such as visual impairments. In addition to this, passwords have been deemed insecure by experts in the field because they can be easily guessed by hackers. New forms of authentication are being developed to tackle these inefficiencies and insecurities, with passwordless authentication being one of the most recent additions to this list. What is Passwordless Authentication? Passwordless authentication is an emerging form of identifying oneself on digital devices or websites which does not require e