For World Password Day 2025, experts from cybersecurity and identity management share insights on password security and the shift to passwordless authentication. They stress strong password hygiene, multifactor authentication, and modern identity tools while acknowledging that passwords remain a key attack vector but are gradually giving way to more secure methods.
May 1 is crowded with causes, and now includes World Passkey Day—challenging the reign of passwords. Experts say the shift to passkeys and biometrics marks a safer, simpler future. But with habits hard to break, passwords may linger even as the passwordless era gains traction.
AI is advancing rapidly, reshaping industries—but with growing risks. From model poisoning to privacy concerns, security must keep pace. Human oversight, Zero Trust principles, and smarter data storage are essential to harness AI safely and sustainably without falling victim to its pitfalls.
Anthony Cusimano from Object First says passwords are no longer secure and shouldn’t be trusted alone. He recommends using password managers—app or browser-based—that safely store and auto-fill unique, complex passwords. In 2025, let apps handle password security and hope passwords become obsolete soon.
On World Password Day 2025, experts stress that passwords alone no longer suffice. Amid rising cyber threats and AI-powered hacks, identity security demands strong, unique credentials, password managers, MFA, and Zero Trust models. The future is passwordless—until then, smarter habits are essential.