Passwords have been used as the first line of defense in protecting one’s digital identity, but they are fast becoming obsolete due to rampant identity theft. There seems to be no value in passwords anymore due to the increase in breaches of security systems on different platforms. This calls for an easier method of suppressing theft.

It is equally important to recognize the rise of passkeys as they help a great deal in bolstering digital identity protection.


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Silicon Republic: Microsoft and Google are pushing harder for passkeys

Passkeys have been growing rapidly in popularity. In the UK, for instance, more than half…

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TechCrunch: Google expands passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program ahead of the US presidential election

Google is introducing passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program (APP), designed for individuals facing…

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Microsoft Blog: Microsoft introduces passkeys for consumer accounts

Ten years ago, Microsoft envisioned a bold future: a world free of passwords. Every year,…

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