FIDO Alliance Drafts New Protocol to Simplify Passkey Transfers Across Different Platforms

October 16, 2024 at 10:24AM The FIDO Alliance is enhancing passkey usability by creating guidelines for secure credential exchange across platforms, addressing transferability issues. Their draft specifications aim to improve interoperability among providers like Apple and Google, promoting faster, more secure sign-ins and supporting the adoption of passwordless methods, evidenced by Amazon’s implementation. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms

October 15, 2024 at 11:19AM The FIDO Alliance has released a draft specification to standardize the secure transfer of passkeys between providers, addressing portability issues. The Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF) aim to enhance interoperability and security during credential migration. Feedback is welcomed for further refinement of these drafts. ### Meeting … Read more

Why Is It So Challenging to Go Passwordless?

September 11, 2024 at 07:51AM The text discusses the concept of passwordless authentication and its potential benefits and challenges for organizations. While passwordless authentication offers enhanced security and improved user experience, it also presents challenges such as legacy system compatibility, user adoption, backup authentication methods, biometric data privacy concerns, and regulatory considerations. The text also … Read more

Getting Started With Passkeys, One Service at a Time

January 4, 2024 at 12:08AM Passkeys, supported by major technology firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, aim to streamline and secure online authentication, addressing the vulnerabilities of traditional passwords. With over 7 billion potential users, passkeys provide an alternative to memorized passwords, leveraging device-based security and biometrics. Third-party providers and various ecosystems offer different approaches … Read more

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