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NCSC UK

Passkeys are more secure than traditional ways to log in

2026-04-23 · Read original ↗

ATT&CK techniques detected

3 predictions
T1556.006Multi-Factor Authentication
82%
“frequently raised about passkeys. in practice, many are either manageable or apply equally to traditional approaches. here are our answers to some of the most common questions : passkeys can synchronise across devices using platform services. this is sometimes presented as a nove…”
T1556.006Multi-Factor Authentication
63%
“the legitimate service. as with any security control, passkeys are most effective when implemented and used sensibly. users still depend on the security of their devices and credential managers, and services should give users clear ways to manage and remove credentials and to set…”
T1556.006Multi-Factor Authentication
45%
“on the most common real ‑ world attack techniques – it becomes possible to compare very different credential types in a consistent and meaningful way. our analysis focused on the attacks most commonly seen against individuals today, including phishing, credential reuse and sessio…”

Summary

Passkeys offer a more usable, secure replacement for passwords and are already supported by most modern devices.