Nerds everywhere, if you know your way around 2FA and a password manager, read up on passkeys and share the info with your friends. They will be asking you anyway. If you agree this is a BIG step forward, now is the time to evangelize and get in front of the FUD.
This is my "short form" version of #Passkeys explainer.
"Public key cryptography" - probably the easiest for people to understand and trust. SSL, SSH, PGP all use this.
"Device sync" - If you already use a password manager with sync feature, this is like that. If you prefer secrets kept on your device only, there will be solutions to that coming. #Yubikey is one that exists now.
"Biometrics" - Think of this as just like unlocking your PC, if you trust Apple to keep your bio info only on the device. If not, you can just use a PIN or PC unlock password.
"QR/BT" - This is how you use your phone to unlock something on another computer like at work/school/library/a friend's.
"What if I lose my device" - Keep a backup method or multiple devices.
This is my "short form" version of #Passkeys explainer.
"Public key cryptography" - probably the easiest for people to understand and trust. SSL, SSH, PGP all use this.
"Device sync" - If you already use a password manager with sync feature, this is like that. If you prefer secrets kept on your device only, there will be solutions to that coming. #Yubikey is one that exists now.
"Biometrics" - Think of this as just like unlocking your PC, if you trust Apple to keep your bio info only on the device. If not, you can just use a PIN or PC unlock password.
"QR/BT" - This is how you use your phone to unlock something on another computer like at work/school/library/a friend's.
"What if I lose my device" - Keep a backup method or multiple devices.
Doug Webb •
Nekodojo •
1. Install the #1Password Beta (Chrome or Firefox)
2. Buy a #Yubikey 5+
3. Might be able to create the passkey on iPhone or Android, and then use it with QR/Bluetooth to sign in on Linux. Not sure if this works yet.
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Doug Webb •
Nekodojo •
#Yubikey is not really related, it’s more like a USB memory stick just for one-time passwords, certificates, and other advanced security uses. You might want to get one if you’re looking for that extra level of security, but honestly the number of web sites and applications that support Yubikey and security keys is small right now. Passkeys is going to definitely help power up their business, but most people won’t need one