Tech+ M2.0 - Passkeys

Before watching, do you know what a passkey is?

• Yes

• No

So how do passkeys work?

Answer explanation

your device, authenticated through bio-metrics, is your password

If you lose your device, can you recover the passkey? What happens to the account?

Answer explanation

most sites have account recovery

How does one use multiple devices with passkeys?

Answer explanation

sync over the cloud to share the secret in a secure session

Why should you be caution when using computers you don't manage?

Answer explanation

unless you set it up; assume it is PUBLIC INFORMATION!

How is FIDO different from SSH?

Answer explanation

Basically, SSH creates a VPN like secret tunnel while FIDO has a user send a passkey which is a special key that authenticate the user to the app without hassle

What is one of the big problems with passwords?

Answer explanation

Humans; they often do not follow policy

What are the issues with PW managers?

Answer explanation

Much like a password; it can only do so much to keep your passwords safe from 3rd party breaches

Do passkeys last forever?

Answer explanation

No! They change often!

So...how do passkeys work?