The password has been one of the great inventions in the history of computing: a solution that allowed simple and effective identity and access management when the need arose for it.
Unfortunately, as time passed, the downsides of using (just) passwords became apparent: they can be forgotten, guessed, cracked, stolen and, finally, misused.
While we wait for the password to die…
During the last decade or so, many IT and IT security professionals have foretold the death of the password, but that prophecy has yet to be fulfilled. Despite the many security drawbacks, the password continues to be an inexpensive authentication solution that works and is convenient in many scenarios.
But it’s not the only authentication solution out there and, slowly but surely, the industry is taking steps toward a futu ..
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