#PasskeySupport

AWS is pushing ahead with MFA for privileged accounts. What that means for you …

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June 17, 2024 at 07:30AM Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for specific users, starting with privileged users in 2024. This change is being gradually implemented, aiming to enhance security against credential-based attacks. Additionally, AWS introduced FIDO2 passkey support, enabling customers to use biometrics or device PINs for MFA across various … Read more

Microsoft rolls out passkey auth for personal Microsoft accounts

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May 3, 2024 at 11:19AM Microsoft has introduced support for passkey authentication in its Windows consumer accounts. Users can now log in using password-less methods such as biometrics, security keys, or PINs. This change aims to enhance security, eliminate passwords, and reduce the risk of phishing attacks. Passkeys provide a secure, convenient, and cross-platform authentication … Read more