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Sead Fadilpašić

UK security agency officially declares passkeys superior to passwords – passkeys should be the 'first choice' for authentication

Passkeys.
  • The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has officially endorsed passkeys as a superior alternative to traditional passwords.
  • Passkeys use device‑stored cryptographic keys, often unlocked with biometrics, and are considered more secure than even strong passwords with two‑step verification.
  • With major platforms already adopting the technology, the NCSC says industry progress now allows passkeys to be recommended wholeheartedly for everyday use.

The UK government’s cybersecurity outlet has finally endorsed passkeys and said they were a better means of protection than the trusty old password.

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