Conference:  Global AppSec Dublin 2023

Authors: Clemens Hübner

2023-02-15

Passkeys are the next evolution step of web authentication, solving problems with passwords and making authentication more secure. They are included in the app ecosystem and allow for smoother authentication between different clients. However, using passkeys binds users to existing oligopolies of big user providers, and it is unclear how independent web authentication can remain from these platforms in the future.

• Passkeys solve problems with passwords and make authentication more secure
• Passkeys are included in the app ecosystem and allow for smoother authentication between different clients
• Using passkeys binds users to existing oligopolies of big user providers
• It is unclear how independent web authentication can remain from these platforms in the future