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The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over(wired.com) “Passkeys,” the secure authentication mechanism built to replace passwords, are getting more portable and easier for organizations to implement thanks to new initiatives the FIDO Alliance announced on Monday.
New passkey specifications will let users import and export them(9to5mac.com) Passkeys were introduced two years ago, and they replace traditional passwords with more secure authentication using a security key or biometrics. To make the technology even better, the FIDO Alliance published on Monday new specifications for passkeys, which ensure a way to let users import and export them.
Coming soon: Securely import and export passkeys(1password.com) Passkeys are superior to passwords in almost every way. They’re simpler to use because there’s nothing to memorize, type out, or paste in. They’re also always strong and come with multi-factor authentication built right in. In short, passkeys are awesome.