Microsoft’s Push Toward a Passwordless Future: Is Your Business Ready for Passkeys?
Passwords have always been a double-edged sword in the world of cybersecurity. They're essential, but also easy to guess, reuse, phish, or forget. That’s why Microsoft is ramping up efforts to eliminate them altogether with passkeys, offering what they call a simpler and more secure way to sign in. But as with most big shifts in technology, the move to passkeys comes with some fine print, and a few potential headaches. What Are Passkeys, and Why Now? Passkeys are a modern form of passwordless authentication that rely on cryptographic keys rather than typed credentials. Instead of remembering a complex string…
Kelle WhiteMay 16, 2025