The traditional password systems have shown to fail time and time again, as huge volumes of credentials are stolen every day. As the digital threat landscape evolves, cybersecurity and online practices must evolve with it. Therefore, the move by Google to set passkeys as the default sign-in credential is a strong message that we are moving toward a passwordless future.

The implementation of face verification offers a straightforward, flexible and secure approach to verifying users’ digital identities. Unlike passwords, they cannot be compromised as easily since biometrics are tied to a user’s physical characteristics. Thus, instances of fraud and spoofing can be identified quickly by IT teams, especially those using biometrics technologies that have been specifically developed to combat spoofing.

Some vendors are developing their biometric technology on the premise of shifting the paradigm away from the presumption of “what we know” or “what we have,” which is how passwords have worked so far, to “who we are,” people with unique qualities that cannot be duplicated. Since biometric authentication is based on non-transferable attributes, it will allow us to evolve into a password-free world where we feel more secure and have fewer complications.

Additionally, biometric verification enhances the user experience by streamlining identity verification procedures. Users no longer need to remember numerous passwords, undergo password resets due to forgetfulness or endure lengthy dual authentication processes. Biometrics swiftly verifies and authenticates users in mere seconds, sparing them the frustration typically associated with password-based authentication.