What If We Could Ban Passwords? It's Just A Matter Of Time ...

Passwords suck. And it's your fault. And mine. All of us. The truth is, humans just aren't very good at choosing passwords. We pick words that are easy to guess, or stupidly stick with "password" as our password for things that don't seem like security should matter for (like registering to download a white paper).

A growing number of platforms are doing away with passwords altogether, opting instead for options like apps that offer access through biometrics or emailing one-time login links that expire. Some experts think the future of the Internet doesn't include passwords at all. I'm conflicted myself. I like the idea of using secure passwords, but the one-time link or biometrics are just more convenient.