Episode Overview:In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Lillian Hartfield to discuss the transformative approach to authentication: Passkeys. We delved deep into what passkeys are, how they differ from traditional passwords, and the reasons behind their rising popularity.Key Discussion Points:Introduction to PasskeysDr. Hartfield provided a comprehensive overview of passkeys and their advantages over traditional passwords.The Problem with Current Password SystemsWe discussed the challenges users face with complex passwords and the security risks associated with password reuse.Enhanced Security with PasskeysDr. Hartfield shed light on how passkeys leverage public-key cryptography to offer a more secure authentication method.The Process of Creating and Using PasskeysWe walked through the user-friendly process of setting up and using passkeys for online authentication.Device and Platform Support for PasskeysDr. Hartfield highlighted the widespread adoption of passkeys across various devices and platforms.Password Managers and PasskeysWe touched upon the integration of passkeys in password managers, with a special mention of 1Password.The Future of PasskeysDr. Hartfield shared her insights on the potential of passkeys to replace traditional passwords in the near future.Episode Highlights:"Passkeys offer a more secure and user-friendly alternative to passwords." - Dr. Lillian Hartfield"Password managers like 1Password are evolving to support passkeys, ensuring users have a centralized, secure location for authentication." - Dr. Lillian Hartfield---I do hope you enjoyed this episode of the podcast. Here's some helpful resources including any sites that were mentioned in this episode.--Sites Mentioned in this EpisodeWhat are passkeys? Everything you need to know about the death of passwords--Find subscriber links on my site, add to your podcast player, or listen on the web players on my site:Listen to Byte Sized Security --Support this Podcast with a Tip:Support Byte Sized Security

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