The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Passkeys for a passwordless future (Interview)
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Jun 15, 2023 In this engaging conversation, Anna Pobletts, the Head of Passwordless at 1Password, dives into the innovative world of passkeys. She explores how passkeys promise a passwordless future, enhancing security against phishing while improving user experience with biometrics like Touch ID. Anna outlines the challenges of implementing this technology across platforms and emphasizes the need for collaboration among tech stakeholders. Listeners will gain insights into effective communication strategies for easing the transition from traditional passwords to a more secure, user-centric authentication system.
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Passkeys: A New Way to Sign In
- Passkeys are a new way to sign in to apps and websites that is more secure and user-friendly than passwords.
- This is because they are resistant to phishing and other credential-related attacks, while also offering a smoother user experience.
Changelog's Passwordless Journey
- Jerod Santo shares how Changelog has been using a passwordless email login system for a long time.
- While this approach removes credential issues, it also has limitations, such as slow email delivery.
How Passkeys Work
- Passkeys utilize public key cryptography, a well-established method, to enhance security.
- When signing up, your device generates a key pair; the private key remains on your device, and the public key is sent to the website for verification.
