Security News > 2022 > May > Why World Password Day should become World Passwordless Day

World Password Day will be recognized on May 5 this year - but isn't it time to rebrand it to something more suitable for the future? We now have the technology to replace passwords with stronger, more convenient methods of authentication.

Passwords are familiar to many, and it will take time for people to get used to the idea of a truly passwordless environment.

Create a better customer and employee experience: It's faster when users don't have to remember a password.

Customers also appreciate a passwordless environment because they don't have to try to remember their password at checkout.

Then slowly begin removing passwords altogether by adding things such as risk scoring and enabling passwordless login using an alternative method.

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