passkey (noun) [Word Notes]

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Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A passwordless authentication protocol based on the FIDO2 standard. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/passkey⁠ Audio reference link: Summers, J., 2023. Google Passkeys Have Arrived (here’s how to use them) [All Things Secured Channel]. YouTube. URL ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFO7JgUx-bU⁠.

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DefenceMFA · Multi-factor authenticationRequiring a second proof besides a password, such as an app prompt, a code or a security key.

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