Passwordless Authentication: Evolution, Challenges, And Future Trends

Abstract

The Usage Of Passwordless Authentication Is Changing Digital Identification By Doing Away With Traditional Passwords, Which Have Long Been Susceptible To Phishing, Reuse, And Breaches. The Development Of It Is Documented In This Paper, Which Also Highlights Significant Technology Advancements And Adoption Drivers Including The Need For Flawless User Experiences And The Increase In Data Breaches. In Addition To Evaluating The Security Advantages And Implementation Difficulties, It Examines Enabling Technologies Such As Biometrics, Cryptographic Keys, And Device-based Authentication. In Addition To Examining New Trends Like AI-driven Behaviour Analytics And Decentralized Identification, The Study Draws On Academic Literature, Industry Whitepapers, And International Standards. The Results Are Intended To Serve As A Reference For Researchers, Cybersecurity Experts, And Legislators As They Develop Safe And User-friendly Authentication Methods.

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