Passkeys are not an Apple invention: The new standard, also called WebAuthn, is backed by the so-called FIDO Alliance and the W3C. However, it is supported by the three platforms Android, Windows and iOS/macOS, and Apple, Google and Microsoft are working together on this. Passkeys are intended to completely replace passwords and enable simple and secure login to websites and applications.
More FIDO in the News
The Conversation: The age of hacking brings a return to the physical key
The Conversation explains how the FIDO standards can bolster security for access to online accounts.
Secure ID News: Merging FIDO and PIV could help Feds achieve strong authentication goals
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FindBiometrics: FIDO Heralds Increasing Prominence of its Standards in Mobile Sector
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