Passkeys – also known as client-side discoverable credentials, resident keys, or simply FIDO2 credentials – are considered the modern standard for finally moving away from easily hackable passwords to phishing-proof, cryptographically strong, and user-friendly authentication.
But is the path to a passwordless future really as simple as it is often portrayed?
What variants and implementation forms of passkeys are there?
Where can they actually be used – and where not?
How do we deal with services that do not (yet) support passkeys?
What strategies pave the way for a smooth transition?
In this presentation, we take a realistic look at the current state of passkey technology –
between ...