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Passwordless authentication with passkeys
Passwordless authentication with passkeys

An identity security company is expanding passwordless authentication capabilities in CyberArk Identity. Passkey support helps companies prevent credential theft and increase productivity by enabling easy access to applications and websites using strong authentication methods such as biometrics. Most security breaches start with the theft or misuse of credentials. With passkeys support in CyberArk Identity, organizations can advance their passwordless authentication strategies to reduce this risk and prevent credential theft. Passkeys are a phishing-proof and FIDO2 compliant…

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Passwordless security barrier
Passwordless security barrier

A provider of security keys for hardware authentication, announces the initial availability of FIDO Pre-reg, an industry-first feature that enables organizations to securely and seamlessly passwordless onboarding and account recovery/reset at scale. Available exclusively as part of the YubiEnterprise Subscription, FIDO Pre-reg simplifies enterprise adoption of modern, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) with a smooth and easy user experience. “Enterprises have been challenged to drive user adoption of phishing-resistant MFA and FIDO keying solutions like YubiKeys quickly and at scale,” said Jeff Wallace, senior vice president, Product...

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More security through passwordless authentication
More security through passwordless authentication - Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Passwords remain a cybersecurity risk. A more secure alternative is passwordless authentication using biometric data or tokens. Almost every online service requires access data consisting of a user name and password. As a result, a long list of combinations accumulates in a very short time - an average person comes up with around 100 different passwords, as a current study shows. In order not to lose track here, many use one and the same password for several accounts. This is particularly fatal if it is also a…

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