Subj : Biometrics add another layer of security to passwordless authenti
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Date : Thu Mar 13 2025 16:30:08

Biometrics add another layer of security to passwordless authentication

Date:
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:22:00 +0000

Description:
Okta reveals which countries are using biometric-enhanced passwordless 
authentication the most, and it might surprise you.

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slams workers for using poor passwords like 123456 Biometric authentication 
is popular in Israel and South Korea Half of Germanys businesses enforce 
biometric authentication 

Oktas Business At Work 2025 report has uncovered the growing adoption of 
passwordless authentication , with many European countries leading the way 
when it comes to enhanced security. 

For the one-millionth year in a row, 123456 is the worlds most popular 
password, the company jovially wrote as it sought to understand the shifts in 
business security. 

With traditional passwords remaining some of the weakest links across the 
world of work, Okta explored how companies are shifting to stronger 
phishing-resistant authentication methods, which are increasingly deployed 
with biometric barriers. Passwordless logins are becoming more common 

Specifically, Okta uncovered how France leads the way when it comes to the 
total number of FastPass authentications  the companys own 
phishing-resistant, passwordless authenticator solution. Israel, Germany, 
South Korea, and Canada were found to be using biometric-enhanced 
passwordless authentication 21% of the time, with the UK and Australia coming 
in a close joint-second at 20%. 

The change is largely being led by organizations, with nearly half (49%) of 
German respondents stating that their company enforces biometric 
authentication for enhanced security. 

On the flip side, Okta stated that the US trails most of [its] featured 
nations in the report, with just 17% leveraging biometrics. Bizarrely, 
FastPass leader France actually had the least amount of biometric logins as a 
percentage, at just 12%. 

In the space of a year, Okta FastPass authentications have risen 377%, with 
biometric authentications shooting up a still-considerable 288%. macOS is the 
most commonly used platform for biometrics, accounting for 18% of all 
FastPass authentications, with Windows sitting at just 13%. Apples dominance 
is reversed when it comes to mobile devices, with 14% using biometrics on iOS 
compared with 21% of Android users. 

Although more secure authentication methods are prevailing, Okta did note a 
23% year-over-year increase in email-based authentication. Happily, this is 
down from the 155% rise seen last year  Well call it a win, the company said 
in the report. 

Looking ahead, its clear that companies are getting on board with biometric 
authentication for a more secure and convenient future, but device 
compatibility issues, limited IT resources, and budgets will continue to 
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y-to-passwordless-authentication


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