When will passwords go away?

Exploring Information Security - Timothy De Block

English - October 31, 2018 01:39 - 9 minutes - 15.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
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This is a solo episode. I had the idea after sitting in a vendor pitch today where one of the sales guy mentioned that passwords WILL die. I disagree. I think passwords have been around for a long time and will continue to be around. They’re easily replaceable and is stored in the most secure location. Unless there are mind readers, then we’re all just screwed anyway.

I would love some thoughts and feedback on this one.

In this authenticated edition of the Exploring Information Security podcast, I talk about when passwords will finally die!

This is a solo episode. I had the idea after sitting in a vendor pitch today (and because I’m slacking on my editing) where one of the sales guy mentioned that passwords WILL die. I disagree. I think passwords have been around for a long time and will continue to be around. They’re easily replaceable and is stored in the most secure location. Unless there are mind readers, then we’re all just screwed anyway.