{"id":19604,"date":"2025-04-10T16:05:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T14:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inteca.com\/blog\/blog\/wzrost-popularnosci-kluczy-dostepu-i-webauthn\/"},"modified":"2025-10-26T15:47:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T13:47:55","slug":"wzrost-popularnosci-kluczy-dostepu-i-webauthn","status":"publish","type":"technical-blog","link":"https:\/\/inteca.com\/pl\/blog-technologiczny\/wzrost-popularnosci-kluczy-dostepu-i-webauthn\/","title":{"rendered":"Wzrost popularno\u015bci kluczy dost\u0119pu i WebAuthn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Passwordless authentication is becoming more important for organizations of all sizes, including medium-sized ones. Mainly because of its increased security and improved user experience. While working at Inteca, I’ve seen the growing necessity for stronger authentication methods with constantly new cyber threats. My prediction is that shortly, passwordless authentication<\/a> will be a must for any organization.\u00a0 We will focus on Passkeys and WebAuthn. Those are relatively recent developments in the field of authentication, designed to improve security and user<\/a> experience by moving away from traditional passwords and implementing passkey authentication.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why do „old” methods are no longer enough?\u00a0<\/h3>\n

These well-known access control system<\/a> have served us for years. Still, they come with their own challenges. One of the challenges is user fatigue. I\u2019ve observed how remembering complicated passwords and juggling multiple authentication<\/a> factors can overwhelm users, often leading them to rely on unsafe password practices. Secondly, vulnerability. It\u2019s clear that traditional methods are just too open to attacks like phishing, credential theft, and breaches, which significantly elevate the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.<\/p>\n

The call for innovative solutions\u2014like passkeys work by utilizing a public-private key system to enhance security. and WebAuthn\u2014is growing stronger. These cutting-edge methods not only strengthen security but also aim to streamline the user experience, facilitating the way for a much-needed transformation in how we handle authentication.<\/p>\n

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Image source: keycloak.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Why do we need stronger authentication methods?<\/h2>\n

The urgent need for stronger credentialing approach is evident. Cybercriminals are working on more and more sophisticated tactics,\u00a0 traditional methods like passwords and PINs simply aren\u2019t working anymore. Here is why:\u00a0<\/p>\n

More cyber threats<\/h3>\n

Cyber threats, including credential theft, phishing attacks, and data breaches, are overgrown. It\u2019s concerning how easily a simple username and password can become the weak point in our defenses, exposing sensitive data and putting organizations at risk.<\/p>\n

While we may lean on familiar security protocol, they come with significant limitations:<\/p>\n

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  • Credential theft – a major concern that passkeys aim to mitigate through advanced user verification.\u00a0<\/strong>attackers are always looking for vulnerabilities to steal login details, allowing them to easily access the accounts.<\/li>\n
  • Phishing attacks <\/strong>– these manipulative tactics fool users into disclosing their personal information, often resulting in serious breaches.<\/li>\n
  • Data breaches –<\/strong> high-profile data leaks remind us that no organization is safe, leading to the exposure of millions of user credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Password vulnerabilities<\/h3>\n

    In truth, passwords aren\u2019t as secure as we once believed:
    – Weak passwords <\/strong>– it is not a surprise that most of the users choose basic, easily-guessable passwords that are a recipe for disaster.
    – Reused passwords – i<\/strong>t\u2019s all too common for users to recycle passwords across different accounts, heightening risk.
    – Password cracking techniques <\/strong>– with advanced tools available, cracking passwords has become alarmingly easy for attackers.<\/p>\n