Passkeys: they're not perfect but they're getting better
Now we’re in 2025, a lot more services are offering passkeys as a replacement for passwords and the NCSC believes they are the future of modern authentication. However, there are still some significant bumps in the road ahead. Here we set out the case for mass adoption of passkeys and outline the remaining issues which are hindering their widespread implementation. The NCSC will work alongside industry to help resolve these problems and help to get passkeys over the line.
