Passkeys Explained (so even a child could understand)

About this episode

Josh explains how passkeys work, compares them to passwords, and offers advice on their use.

We're always getting asked to create a passkey on websites now, but it's not clear why this is better than a password. Using the flight ticket analogy, Josh explains how passkeys work, compares passkeys vs passwords and gives advice on how to carefully use them. Want to learn more? Get the security & privacy checklist: https://www.allthingssecured.com/checklist I recommend creating passkeys using: ▶ A good password manager: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/proton-pass ▶ A good 2FA security key: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/yubikey *not sponsored; these are affiliate links Learn the technical side of passkeys with this video by @Computerphile : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYfiOnufBSk 🔹What to Watch Next🔹 If you want to learn more about passkeys and secure online logins, watch one of these videos next: ✅ How to Create a Passkey for Amazon accounts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksBuEniFZSY ✅ Are Passkeys actually BAD? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tQbWop1P7o ✅ Why I switched from 1Password to Proton Pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBdDYurOMyg ✅ I Tested 7 Password Managers. This is the Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsVkVa0n0T0…

People in this episode

Host: Josh

Topics covered

• passkeys
• passwords
• online security
• privacy
• authentication

Keywords

• passkeys
• passwords
• online security
• authentication
• privacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All Things Secured

Products: Proton Pass, Yubikey

Books & works: Computerphile, How to Create a Passkey for Amazon accounts, Are Passkeys actually BAD?, Why I switched from 1Password to Proton Pass, I Tested 7 Password Managers. This is the Best

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