The advantages are many. Let’s start by saying that Passkeys are more secure than traditional passwords. These are fraud resistant and follow standards Fast Identity Online (FIDO )established by the FIDO Alliance, a global organization of which the Sony Group (owner of PlayStation) is part. The FIDO Alliance is responsible for defining and promoting the more advanced authentication standards for a wide range of devices and platforms. The goal is to reduce the dependence on passwords, which are considered an obsolete method in contemporary times. These standards are supported by leading companies and institutions in the technology sector, with which PlayStation itself has collaborated to offer an optimal access experience.


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Find Biometrics: FIDO Opens Registration for Virtual Authenticate Event

Security and identity professionals can now register for the FIDO Alliance’s inaugural Authenticate conference. The event…

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Security Magazine: Authenticate virtual conference for identity and security pros to be held Nov. 9-19

FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance will be hosting its first Authenticate virtual conference for identity and…

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The Next Web: Inside FIDO Alliance’s vision of a future free of passwords

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