The Complete Guide to Passwordless Authentication in 2026: How It Works, Why It Matters, and How to Implement It
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Feed Name: Security Boulevard
Date Published: 2026-04-07
Date Updated: 2026-04-22
Author: Deepak Gupta - Tech Entrepreneur, Cybersecurity Author
**Executive summary:** This comprehensive 2026 guide explains why passwords are insecure, details five passwordless methods (passkeys/FIDO2, magic links, OTP, biometrics, hardware keys), summarizes NIST SP 800-63-4 changes and regulatory timelines, and provides CIAM-focused B2C/B2B implementation roadmaps, recovery strategies, metrics, and vendor recommendations (e.g., MojoAuth, Auth0, Descope).
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