"พาสเวิร์ด"
คือระบบการยืนยันตัวตนที่ใช้งานเเพร่หลายมากที่สุด แต่พาสเวิร์ดก็คือจุดอ่อนที่อาจจะเดาได้ง่ายๆ 61% ของปัญหาข้อมูลรั่วไหลเกิดจากการขโมยข้อมูลพาสเวิร์ด ไม่นานมานี้ มีอีกวิธีที่ช่วยป้องกันความปลอดภัย ที่เรียกว่า "Passkey Authentication"
🌈Passkey Authentication คืออะไร
Passkey จะสร้างรหัสเข้าระบบที่ไม่ซ้ำกัน เป็นรหัสที่ใช้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับผู้ใช้และเครื่องที่เขาใช้login จะว่าไป Passkey ก็เป็นเหมือน Digital Credential ที่ช่วยให้ยืนยันตัวตนผู้ใช้โดยไม่ต้องกรอกข้อมูลผู้ใช้หรือพาสเวิร์ด
🌈Passkey ดีกว่าพาสเวิร์ดทั่วไปอย่างไร
1) ปลอดภัยกว่า
2) สะดวกกว่า
3) ป้องกัน Phishing ได้
🌈แล้วข้อด้อยของ Passkey ล่ะมีไหม
Passkey ยังไม่ถูกใช้แพร่หลาย
Passkey ต้องมีฮาร์ดแวร์และซอฟต์แวร์ต่างหาก
Passwords are the most used method of authentication, but they are also one of the weakest. Passwords are often easy to guess or steal. Also, many people use the same password across several accounts. This makes them vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
The sheer volume of passwords that people need to remember is large. This leads to
habits that make it easier for criminals to breach passwords. Such as creating weak
passwords and storing passwords in a non-secure way.
61% of all data breaches involve stolen or hacked login credentials.
In recent years a better solution has emerged - passkeys. Passkeys are more secure than passwords. They also provide a more convenient way of logging into your accounts.
What is Passkey Authentication?
Passkeys work by generating a unique code for each login attempt. This code is then
validated by the server. This code is created using a combination of information about the
user and the device they are using to log in.
You can think of passkeys as a digital credential. A passkey allows someone to
authenticate in a web service or a cloud-based account. There is no need to enter a
username and password.
This authentication technology leverages Web Authentication (WebAuthn). This is a core
component of FIDO2, an authentication protocol. Instead of using a unique password, it
uses public-key cryptography for user verification.
The user's device stores the authentication key. This can be a computer, mobile device, or
security key device. It is then used by sites that have passkeys enabled to log the user in.
Advantages of Using Passkeys Instead of Passwords
More Secure
One advantage of passkeys is that they are more secure than passwords. Passkeys are more difficult to hack. This is true especially if the key generates from a combination of biometric and device data.Biometric data can include things like facial recognition or fingerprint scans. Device
information can include things like the device's MAC address or location. This makes it
much harder for hackers to gain access to your accounts.
More Convenient
10 Another advantage of passkeys over passwords is that they are more convenient. With password authentication, users often must remember many complex passwords. This can be difficult and time-consuming.Forgetting passwords is common and doing a reset can slow an employee down. Each
time a person has to reset their password, it takes an average of three minutes and 46
seconds.
Passkeys erase this problem by providing a single code. You can use that same code
across all your accounts. This makes it much easier to log in to your accounts. It also
reduces the likelihood of forgetting or misplacing your password.
Phishing-Resistant
Credential phishing scams are prevalent. Scammers send emails that tell a user something is wrong with their account. They click on a link that takes them to a disguised login page created to steal their username and password.When a user is authenticating with a passkey instead, this won’t work on them. Even if a
hacker had a user’s password, it wouldn’t matter. They would need the device passkey
authentication to breach the account.
Are There Any Disadvantages to Using Passkeys?
Passkeys are definitely looking like the future of authentication technology. But there are some issues that you may run into when adopting them right now.Passkeys Aren’t Yet Widely Adopted
One of the main disadvantages is that passkeys are not yet widely adopted. Many websites and cloud services still rely on passwords. They don’t have passkey capability yet.This means that users may have to continue using passwords for some accounts. At least
until passkeys become more widely adopted. It could be slightly awkward to use passkeys
for some accounts and passwords for others.
Passkeys Need Extra Hardware & Software
One thing about passwords is that they’re free and easy to use. You simply make them up as you sign up for a site.Passkeys need extra hardware and software to generate and validate the codes. This can
be costly for businesses to put in place at first. But there is potential savings from
improved security and user experience. These benefits can outweigh the cost of passkeys.
Prepare Now for the Future of Authentication
11 Passkeys are a more secure and convenient alternative to passwords. They are more difficult to hack, and they provide a more convenient way of logging into your accounts. But passkeys are not yet widely adopted. Additionally, businesses may need to budget for implementation.Despite these challenges, passkeys represent a promising solution. Specifically, to the
problem of weak passwords. They have the potential to improve cybersecurity. As well as
boost productivity for businesses and individuals alike.
Need Help Improving Your Identity & Account Security?
Take advantage of the new passkey authentication by exploring it now. It’s the perfect time to ease in and begin putting it in place for your organization. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation.Article used with permission from The Technology Press.
