Passwordless Future: Using WebAuthn and Passkeys in Practice

Passwordless Future: Using WebAuthn and Passkeys in Practice

Explore the future of authentication in this conference talk from Global AppSec Dublin. Delve into the current state of authentication, its challenges, and the promising solution of knowledge-based authentication reduction. Examine the WebAuthn architecture, including registration and authentication ceremonies, and discover the three variations of WebAuthn implementation. Address usability concerns and learn about improvements in the login process, including synced and cross-device usage of passkeys. Gain insights into how passkeys represent a significant advancement towards a passwordless future and walk away with key takeaways to enhance your understanding of modern authentication methods.