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Passkeys & Passwordless Authentication

Get up to speed on the future of authentication. This path covers passwordless methods, FIDO2, WebAuthn, passkeys, and practical implementation guidance for moving beyond passwords.

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Glossary Term

What Is Passwordless Authentication?

Understand the different approaches to authenticating users without traditional passwords.

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The FIDO2 Standard

Learn about the open standard that enables passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication.

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WebAuthn: Browser-Based Passwordless Auth

Explore the W3C web standard that brings FIDO2 authentication to web applications.

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Passkeys: Synced Credentials for Everyone

Understand how passkeys make passwordless authentication accessible by syncing credentials across devices.

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Biometric Authentication

Learn how biometrics integrate with FIDO2 and passkeys as a local verification mechanism.

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Book

Read: FIDO2 and WebAuthn: Passwordless Authentication

Get comprehensive developer guidance on implementing passwordless authentication with FIDO2 and WebAuthn.

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Reference: NIST SP 800-63 Digital Identity Guidelines

Review the authoritative guidance on authenticator assurance levels and phishing-resistant authentication.

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Path Complete

You will have a solid understanding of passkeys & passwordless authentication after completing all steps.