#SecureSignIn

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

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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

Amazon says 175 million customers now use passkeys to log in

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October 16, 2024 at 09:07AM Amazon reported that over 175 million customers now use passkeys for faster, passwordless sign-ins, enhancing security through cryptographic keys linked to biometric controls. The feature, initially introduced a year ago, is expanding to other services like AWS and Audible. The FIDO alliance has also announced a specification for portable passkeys. … Read more