Passwords Pressured by New Developments in Cybersecurity and Privacy
Monday, 14 October 2024, 14:00
Passwords Pressured by Cybersecurity Innovations
The recent advancements in password replacement technologies, particularly passkeys, mark a substantial progression in the landscape of cybersecurity. Developed by the FIDO Alliance, these approaches seek to elevate security and enhance user privacy.
The Rise of Passkeys
At the FIDO Alliance's Authenticate conference in Carlsbad, California, significant announcements include:
- Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP): A new standard that enhances portability of passkeys across digital platforms.
- Passkey Central: A dedicated resource for developers to facilitate the integration of passkeys into existing systems.
Andrew Shikiar, CEO of FIDO Alliance, emphasizes that these developments are central to the industry’s collective mission to end our reliance on traditional passwords.
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