{"id":79855,"date":"2024-07-07T17:48:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-07T09:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=79855"},"modified":"2024-07-03T17:49:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T09:49:48","slug":"passkeys-vs-passwords-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/07\/passkeys-vs-passwords-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Passkeys vs. passwords \u2014 which is better?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s not if<\/i> but how<\/i> you authenticate<\/h2>

Most online services and applications require you to log in before using them. There’s no way around it, as our identity and your right to access digital products must be verified. The methods for this verification can vary though: You might enter a PIN or password, use biometrics like a fingerprint or facial recognition, click on a link sent to your email, and more.<\/p>

The most commonly used authentication method remains the traditional password. However, a new kid on the block called \u2018passkeys\u2019 has recently emerged, sparking discussions about its superiority to passwords. We will now delve into and share our perspective on this debate. But first\u2026.<\/p>

What is a password, really?<\/h2>

Passwords have existed for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. However, in the pre-digital age, they were primarily verbal phrases you had to say aloud to gain access to restricted areas. If this gives you the ‘Open Sesame\u2019 vibes, you’re right on target.<\/p>

These days, however, passwords inhabit the virtual realm as combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols that we use to authenticate and secure access to online accounts or systems. Their purpose is to protect our digital privacy and security, a role they have effectively fulfilled over time.<\/p>

But the problem with many passwords is that they can be cracked. This is to say, if a password lacks enough complexity, cybercriminals can use modern hacking technologies to breach it, gaining unauthorized access to your accounts. For this very reason, many organizations have been searching for a successor to passwords for quite some time now\u2014and it appears they’ve found one in passkeys.<\/p>

\u2018Sorry, what is a passkey?\u2019<\/h2>

It\u2019s difficult to come up with a simple definition of passkeys, but we will do our best to explain this term in the easiest way possible. Basically, passkeys<\/a> are a new type of credential consisting of two separate cryptography keys: a public key registered with the website or application and a private key stored locally on your device. During login, these keys must be paired to grant access.<\/p>

What makes passkeys great is that biometric authentication tools on your device, such as fingerprint scanners or face ID, can initiate this pairing process, eliminating the need for passwords or other authentication factors.<\/p>

As a result, using passkeys can not only enhance convenience but also significantly boost security by minimizing the risk of password theft. In other words, users can log into their online accounts much faster and with greater peace of mind regarding their cybersecurity.<\/p>

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The difference between passkeys and passwords<\/h2>

At this point, you should be able to distinguish between the two solutions, but we\u2019ll still break down the key differences between passwords and passkeys to make sure it\u2019s all clear. These are:<\/p>