Rethinking Access Security: Why Traditional Password Managers Fail Most Teams

Dominik Schürmann | Heylogin
16 April 2025
3 min

Rethinking Access Security: Why Traditional Password Managers Fail Most Teams

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving fast—but attackers are evolving faster. While organizations adopt more tools to guard against threats, many still rely on outdated practices that leave their systems vulnerable. The biggest gap? It’s not just about technology—it’s about usability. This article explores today’s most urgent cybersecurity threats, the industry’s shift toward passwordless solutions, and how heylogin is helping organizations bridge the gap between security and simplicity. Plus, why Cybersec Europe is the place to see this transformation in action.

Credentials: The Weakest Link in the Chain

Credentials remain the top target for cyberattacks, with phishing, MFA fatigue, and password reuse still rampant. The core issue? Most employees never use password managers. Traditional tools are too complex and frustrating, leading people to fall back on insecure habits like sticky notes or sharing credentials via chat. This isn’t just a user problem—it’s a design problem. When UX is poor, adoption suffers. Even in companies that provide password managers, they’re often used only by IT staff, while the rest of the organization stays exposed.

The Shift Toward Passwordless and People-Centric Security

The industry is moving away from legacy “vault” tools toward modern access solutions like FIDO2, biometrics, and access orchestration. The new focus is on security that fits into people’s daily workflows, with no steep learning curves or tech hurdles. IT teams are also demanding smarter tools: automated user management, audit logs, and no more shared secrets. Real security is no longer just about locking things down—it’s about making access scalable, invisible, and human-proof.

How heylogin Makes Security Effortless

heylogin transforms the login process by removing the friction. No master passwords. No manual 2FA steps. Just one click in the browser and a quick confirm on your phone via Face Unlock, fingerprint, or PIN. It’s a radically different experience—more like Apple Pay than a password manager. And it’s built to be adopted company-wide, even by non-tech users. For IT, heylogin offers total control: assign and revoke access instantly, monitor usage, manage shared logins with audit trails, and offboard users with one click. Seamless integration with the browser keeps workflows smooth, secure, and disruption-free.

Cybersec Europe: Where the Future of Access Security Takes Center Stage

Cybersec Europe is the meeting point for security professionals who want to challenge outdated methods and explore the future of secure access. The event highlights the movement toward automation, passwordless logins, and user-friendly security. heylogin will be there to showcase how businesses are regaining control without compromising on ease of use. It’s also a chance to hear directly from those in the trenches—IT teams, office managers, and support staff—who handle real-world login challenges every day. Because meaningful innovation starts with listening.

Register for free for Cybersec Europe 2025

As cyber attacks continue to threaten today’s tech landscape, this event is the premier platform for seasoned cyber security professionals and innovative start-ups to exchange knowledge and tackle cybersecurity challenges together. Organizations across all sectors will discover strategies to boost cyber resilience and safeguard critical assets. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your cyber defenses—register for free now!

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