- Government falls SMS logins, replacing them with safe, phishing-certificate packingys
- Passkey’s cutting login times and costs while increasing access to digital service
- UK joins Fido Alliance to shape the future of safe approval
The British government has said it will roll Passkey technology beyond its digital services later in 2025 with the aim of phasing out SMS-based verification in favor of a more secure, user-friendly alternative.
Passkeys are unique digital credentials tied to a user’s personal device and offers a way to authenticate identity without the need for traditional passwords or disposable text codes.
Packier never leaves the device and therefore cannot be recycled across sites, making them resistant to phishing and other common attacks.
Strengthen cyberresilience
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) said the move to Baskeyer will strengthen the national cyberresilience.
“NCSC has a specified target for the United Kingdom to move beyond passwords in favor of spases as they are safe against ordinary cyber threats such as phishing and identification,” said Ollie Whitehouse, NCSC Chief Technical Officer.
“By adopting Passkey technology, the government not only leads as an example by strengthening the security of its services, but also making it easier and faster for citizens to access them.”
This roll-out could also save the government millions annually by removing SMS-based costs, while the average login time reduces the average login time for users.
“Replacing older methods such as SMS verification with modern, safe Pakkeys will make it faster and easier for people to access important services,” said AI and Digital Government Minister Feryal Clark.
NCSC has also joined the Fido Alliance, an international group working with standards for passwordless login.
“The British Government’s adoption of Beskyer across its digital services reflects an in -depth decision to protect British citizens while giving the government greater security and operational efficiency,” said Andrew Shikiar, CEO and CEO of Fido Alliance.
While Budskeyer is not without challenges, such as recovery options, synchronization of devices and inconsistent platform support, the government considers them the future of digital identity. NCSC says it actively collaborates with suppliers and international bodies to tackle the problems of Pakkeys and accelerate the adoption.
