Passwords: A Thin Line Between Love And Hate
Red Hat News, Friday, January 17th, 2025
Unless you have been gifted with a photographic memory, this is likely going to sound very familiar. Picture it: You're away from your desk and you need to access one of your apps from your phone.
You attempt to sign in and get the dreaded message: 'the username and password entered do not match our records.' Thus begins the time-consuming process of requesting a password reset, including coming up with a new password that doesn't match something you've already used in the past. Despite the frustration you feel, passwords have been the cornerstone of keeping our online data secure for decades. In today's digital landscape, however, we need more than passwords.