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The End of Passwords: Why Your UK Business Needs Passkeys
Passwords have been the bedrock of digital security for decades, but they are also its greatest weak point - over 80% of cyberattacks start with weak or stolen credentials. To combat this we recommend that businesses transition to passkeys, a revolutionary new passwordless login method.
Instead of a text string, a passkey links your digital account directly to a physical device you already own. When logging into services like Microsoft 365, you approve the request instantly using your device's built-in biometrics (like Face ID or Windows Hello) or your device PIN, powered by unhackable public-key cryptography behind the scenes.
This shift offers game-changing benefits for UK small and medium enterprises. Because a passkey is cryptographically tied to a specific device and the legitimate website, it is entirely phishing-resistant it cannot be typed into a fake page, guessed, or intercepted like a text message MFA code. Furthermore, passkeys eliminate "password fatigue" and the constant cycle of resets.
For times you can’t use a passkey then using a password manager is a must.
Transitioning to a passwordless office requires a controlled, managed approach to ensure proper account backup, recovery protocols, and secure corporate data governance. At Cranberry Communications, we help UK companies modernize their identity management through our comprehensive IT Support and Cyber Security services. From safely configuring Microsoft 365 passkey policies to deploying business-grade credential managers, we build a seamless, stress-free rollout plan to protect your workflow from modern threats.