Top 10 Best Passwordless Authentication Solutions in 2026 [Ranked & Scored]
A 2026 ranking names Microsoft the top passwordless authentication option, ahead of Okta FastPass and Yubico.
Cyber Security News ranked ten passwordless authentication products for 2026 using vendor documentation and deployment reports rather than lab tests. Microsoft scored 9.3 for reach via Windows Hello, Authenticator passkeys, and Conditional Access. Okta FastPass scored 9.0 and Yubico 8.9, with HYPR, Beyond Identity, 1Kosmos, Ping Identity, Transmit Security, Cisco Duo, and Secret Double Octopus following. The rubric emphasized FIDO2, WebAuthn, passkeys, and phishing-resistant rollout practicality.
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