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Apple Passkeys, a New Password-Free Authentication Method

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Apple Passkeys (image source Apple)

Apple Passkeys: Apple announced on Monday that it will be introducing a new password-free authentication method called Passkeys. Passkeys are designed to be more secure and easier to use than traditional passwords, and they will be supported across Apple devices and platforms.

Apple Passkeys (image source Apple)

Passkeys are based on a cryptographic key that is stored on the user’s device. When a user signs in to a website or app using Passkeys, their device will generate a unique key pair. The public key is sent to the website or app, and the private key is stored securely on the user’s device.

This process ensures that the user’s password is never transmitted over the internet, and it also makes it much more difficult for hackers to steal passwords. Passkeys are also easier to use than traditional passwords, as they do not require users to remember long, complex strings of characters.

Apple says that Passkeys will be supported in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16. The company also plans to make Passkeys available on other platforms in the future.

How Apple Passkeys Work

Passkeys are based on a technology called WebAuthn, which is an open standard for passwordless authentication. WebAuthn uses public-key cryptography to create a secure authentication channel between a user’s device and a website or app.

When a user signs in to a website or app using Passkeys, their device will generate a unique key pair. The public key is sent to the website or app, and the private key is stored securely on the user’s device.

The website or app can then use the public key to verify the user’s identity. This process is done without the user having to enter a password, and it is much more secure than traditional password-based authentication.

Benefits of Apple Passkeys

There are several benefits to using Passkeys, including:

  • Increased security: Passkeys are much more secure than traditional passwords, as they do not require users to remember long, complex strings of characters.
  • Ease of use: Passkeys are easier to use than traditional passwords, as users do not have to enter a password every time they sign in to a website or app.
  • Cross-platform support: Passkeys will be supported across Apple devices and platforms, making it easy for users to sign in to websites and apps on their iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.

Conclusion

Passkeys are a new password-free authentication method that is designed to be more secure and easier to use than traditional passwords. Apple plans to make Passkeys available in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16, and the company also plans to make Passkeys available on other platforms in the future.

If you are looking for a more secure and convenient way to sign in to websites and apps, then you should consider using Passkeys.

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