Identity Security
Choose the Right Passwordless Sign-In Method
Understand passkeys, authenticator apps, and hardware keys so you can choose the right passwordless strategy for your team.
Compare primary passwordless options
Not all passwordless methods offer equal phishing resistance.
Evaluate passkeys, app-based approval, and hardware keys by risk profile.
Action checklist
- List supported methods for critical apps.
- Rank methods by phishing resistance.
- Assess user support requirements.
Match method to user groups
Executives, admins, and frontline users often need different controls.
Use stronger factors for privileged and high-risk roles.
Action checklist
- Create user groups by risk and role.
- Assign default auth method per group.
- Define fallback method for account recovery.
Plan enrollment and recovery
Rollouts fail when enrollment friction is ignored.
Design enrollment and recovery as first-class workflows.
Action checklist
- Create guided enrollment instructions.
- Set secure identity proofing for resets.
- Limit helpdesk override privileges.
Measure adoption and security outcomes
Track adoption to verify rollout success and identify lagging teams.
Monitor account compromise attempts before and after migration.
Action checklist
- Track enrollment completion rate.
- Monitor authentication failure patterns.
- Review incident trends quarterly.