Pass the key, passwords have passed their sell-by date
Summary
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has endorsed passkeys as the default authentication standard, signaling a move away from traditional passwords. This endorsement by a major cybersecurity agency suggests a significant shift in how users will authenticate online in the near future.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This is good news for defenders as passkeys offer a more secure and user-friendly alternative to vulnerable password-based authentication, reducing the attack surface.
Defender Context
The shift to passkeys represents a positive development for cybersecurity by mitigating risks associated with password reuse and phishing. Defenders should monitor the adoption rates and ensure their systems and applications support this newer, more robust authentication method.