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Modern Workplace Authentication 
Introduction to passkeys

What is a passkey?

A passkey is used for Password-less sign-in. It is a system generated digital credential based on modern cryptography tied to a user account and a specific website or application.

What is in a passkey?

A passkey is a collection of several pieces of information. 

What is a passkey? A passkey is a collection of pieces of information.

Where are passkeys stored?

passkeys are stored in an Authenticator(s)

A U T H E N T I C A T O R S

Where are the passkeys stored? passkeys are stored in an Authenicator(s)

Sync (software) vs Platform (hardware)

Sync (software) passkeys vs Platform ( hardware) passkeys

Are passkeys more secure than passwords?

How secure are passkeys? Are passkeys more secure than passwords?

The challenges of migrating to passkeys?

❑ Today, the user account must be authenticated before the user can set up a passkey

❑ Most websites or applications maintain both the password authentication and passkey authentication (confusing)

❑ Some websites replace passwords with passkeys, still requiring MFA verification (e.g.: amazon.com)

❑ The passkey must either be in the device or within Bluetooth range (30ft) of the devices that you are using to log in

❑ There can be confusion about where passkeys are stored and used

❑ There can be confusion on the use and limitations of hardware vs sync passkeys

❑ Passkeys are in a transition period (2025)

How are passkeys created?

How passkeys are Created?

How to sign in with a passkey

The User

Authenticator

Browser

Website

How to sign-in with a passkey

Cross-Device Sign-in
With a passkey on devices that do not have a passkey

The User

Authenticator

Browser

Website

Cross-Device Sign-in - how to sign in with a passkey on devices that do not have a passkey.

How can Data Perceptions assist:

  • Fitting passkeys into your security strategies

  • Planning for passkey implementation

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