The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over

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"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.

At the FIDO Alliance's Authenticate conference in Carlsbad, California, on Monday, researchers are announcing two projects that will make passkeys easier for organizations to offer—and easier for everyone to use.

And although superseding any technology as entrenched as passwords is difficult, new features and resources launching this week are pushing passkeys toward a tipping point.

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Author / Journalist: Lily Hay Newman

Category: TechnologyEconomy

Markets: United StatesChina

Topics: Security / Security News Security Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks Security / Privacy

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Published On: 2024-10-14 @ 14:00:00 (12 hours ago)

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