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Entra ID passkeys: planning phishing-resistant authentication

Original reporting date: 2026-07-14 · Source: BleepingComputer

What happened

Microsoft outlined a shift toward passkeys as a default Entra ID authentication method and a roadmap away from built-in phone-based authentication.

Why it matters to businesses

Phishing-resistant authentication requires rollout planning, user onboarding and reliable account recovery.

Practical IT checklist

  • Identify users relying on SMS or voice MFA.
  • Pilot FIDO2/passkeys with Conditional Access.
  • Define secure account recovery procedures.

Source and full reporting: BleepingComputer ↗

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