Technology Updates : Passkeys

URL: https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/14/new-passkeys-import-export/

OpenAI:

Here are the 5 key points from the article on 9to5Mac about new passkey import/export specifications:

• New Specifications: The FIDO Alliance has introduced new specifications allowing users to import and export passkeys.

• User Choice: The new features aim to promote user choice by enabling passkey transfers between different password managers.

• Current Limitations: Currently, there is no secure way to move passkeys between password managers like Apple's Passwords app and 1Password.

• Credential Exchange Protocol: The draft specifications establish the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF) for transferring passkeys.

• Enhanced Security: The new specifications ensure that passkeys can be transferred while maintaining encryption.

My Thoughts:

This is an important development in IT security.

Need a seamless way to port passwords securely with so many things in life being digitally dependent.