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Death to One-time Text Codes: Passkeys Are the New Hotness

By CIO / Blog / cybersecurity, authentication, password

Passkeys revolutionize MFA, phasing out vulnerable one-time passwords. Passkeys replace passwords with cryptographic key pairs for stronger authentication, preventing phishing attacks. Major platforms like Apple and Google support them, demonstrating high adoption rates among organizations. Passkeys improve sign-in success rates and reduce helpdesk incidents, yet usability challenges persist, especially across different operating systems. Ultimately, they represent a significant advancement in secure online identity verification.

https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/06/multifactor_authentication_passkeys/

Single Sign-On (SSO)

By CIO / S / authentication

SSO: Authentication process allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials, improving user experience and security, reducing password fatigue, and simplifying administration.

SCIM Provisioning

By CIO / S / authentication

SCIM Provisioning: Standard protocol for automating user management in cloud apps. Facilitates creation, updates, and removal of users across platforms. Ensures data consistency, supports identity management, and enhances security. Integrates with various services for seamless access control.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

By CIO / M / MFA, authentication

MFA enhances security by requiring multiple verification methods for access, combining something known (password), something owned (token), or biometrics. Reduces risk of unauthorized access.