Passkeys Explained (so even a kid could understand)
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. If you enjoyed this, check out these 11 iPhone security features nobody tells you about: • iPhone Security Tips NOBODY Tells You (but... I recommend creating passkeys using: ▶ A good password manager: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/p... ▶ A good 2FA security key: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/y... *not sponsored; these are affiliate links Learn the technical side of passkeys with this video by @Computerphile : • How Passkeys Work - Computerphile 🔹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: • How to Create a Passkey for Amazon (secure... ✅ Are Passkeys actually BAD? • Passkeys SUCK (here’s why + how I use them) ✅ Why I switched from 1Password to Proton Pass: • I Switched to Proton Pass...here's why ✅ I Tested 7 Password Managers. This is the Best: • I Tested 7 Password Managers: the BEST one... 🔹Support All Things Secured (Recommended)🔹 If you enjoy this kind of practical security and privacy content, one of the best ways you can help support this channel is by using these affiliate links to our favorite products and services. When purchasing through these links, you not only get the best available deal, the companies will also pay us a small commission. Thank you for your support! ✅ Recommended Password Manager: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/p... ✅ Recommended Identity Monitoring: https://www.allthingssecured.com/try/... ✅ Recommended 2FA Security Key: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/y... ✅ Recommended Secure Email: https://www.allthingssecured.com/try/... ✅ Recommended VPN: https://www.allthingssecured.com/try/... ********************* Video Timestamps ********************* 0:00 - Introduction to Passkeys 0:57 - What is a Passkey (airport analogy) 3:41 - Downsides of Passkeys 4:35 - New Credential Exchange Protocol 5:15 - Advice for Using Passkeys ********************* For decades we've all used passwords to secure all of our online accounts, but that's all changing. The new industry standard, known as "passkeys", may be stronger, but that doesn't make them less confusing. Here's a simple explanation using a flight ticket as an example. #passkey #passkeys #onlinesecurity #cybersecurity
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