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Why do phishing-resistant authenticators still need lifecycle governance?

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By NHI Mgmt Group Editorial Team Updated June 7, 2026 Domain: Governance, Ownership & Risk

Phishing-resistant authenticators can still fail operationally if enrollment, renewal, revocation, or recovery are poorly managed. A strong token that remains active after a device change or support exception is still a trust risk. Lifecycle governance keeps authentication assurance aligned with the identity’s current state.

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    Reviewed and updated by the NHIMG editorial team on June 7, 2026.
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