With so many security products out there, many of us are left wondering: “What’s the safest way to login?” Then when we discuss eliminating passwords altogether, many are worried that passwordless authentication is a gimmick, and might be even less secure than other authentication methods.
But fear not! In this guide, we’ll bust some passwordless myths to help you separate fact from fiction and confidently secure your business.
What’s more secure; multi-factor authentication (MFA) or passwordless
What’s the difference between a personal identification number (PIN) and a password?
Are biometrics more secure than passwords?
How secure are biometrics?
Is passwordless vulnerable to phishing?
IT Administrators interested in passwordless authentication or planning a passwordless roll out
Security practitioners solving modern access issues
Developers responsible for access controls
Anyone with questions about passwordless authentication
The benefit of Duo Security, for me, is the very easy remote access. I don't have to go through repeated steps to log in to my platform, and it's the same process every time. It works quickly, and it's just that simple.
Timothy Lawton
Telecom Engineer, Educational Institution
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* Gartner, Voice of the Customer for User Authentication, Peer Community Contributors, 22 January 2026.
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