Glossary

Passkeys

Passkeys are like passwords that you cannot forget or have stolen - they use your device security to prove it is you.

What is Passkeys?

Passwordless credentials based on FIDO2 that sync across devices and replace traditional passwords.

Why Should You Care?

Passkeys combine strong security with user convenience. They represent the future of consumer authentication.

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Real-World Example

Users create passkeys stored in their device keychain and sign in with Face ID across all their Apple devices.

How to Protect Against Passkeys

  1. 1.

    Enable passkey support for applications

  2. 2.

    Educate users on passkey adoption

Related Terms

Fido2, Passwordless, Webauthn

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