Software Development News Google and industry thought leaders celebrate World Password Day 2021 with new tips and ideas
Today is World Password Day 2021, and while companies are touting the best password management practices, Google is hoping someday we won’t have to worry about them at all. According to the company, even the strongest passwords can be compromised. “You may not realize it, but passwords are the single biggest threat to your online security – they’re easy to steal, they’re hard to remember, and managing them is tedious. Many people believe that a password should be as long and complicated as possible – but in many cases, this can actually increase the security risk,” Mark Risher, director of product management, identity and user security at Google, wrote in a blog post. Currently, the company provides two-step verification to confirm the identity of users. To expand this feature, the company plans to automatically start enrolling users if their accounts are appropriately configured, Risher explained. In addition, the company is working on advanced security features to make a multi-factor authentication experience that’s even more secure than passwords. “For example, we’ve built our security keys directly into Android devices, and launched our Google Smart Lock app for iOS, so now people can use their phones as their secondary form of authentication,” Risher wrote.
