passwordless security

Microsoft’s Windows 11 passkey system, documented by Microsoft and surfaced for enthusiasts in Paul Thurrott’s Windows 11 Field Guide coverage on January 4, 2024, lets users create, store, manage, and use passwordless sign-ins through Windows Hello, security keys, phones, and newer third-party...

Microsoft’s gradual march toward a passwordless enterprise just added a practical new tile: Windows Hello can now act as a passkey authenticator for Microsoft Entra accounts, letting employees use biometric unlock (or PIN) to sign into Entra‑protected resources without typing passwords. This is...