– What are passkeys and how do they differ from the more conventional passwords ?

Question

I’ve seen that passkeys are the new “go-to” for authentication but I don’t understand how they differ from other authentication methods. Thanks for your help.

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Answer 1

Strong authentication requires multiple forms of proof that you are who you say you are. Passwords are based on one form, known as “something you know” (the password). Passkeys are based on two forms, “something you have” (your device) and “something you are” (your biometric information.