Windows 11 passkeys will soon work with third-party providers NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMicrosoft has confirmed that a new update is to start gradually rolling out an update to Windows 11 that could see passwords replaced by passkeys using third-party providers such as 1Password, which has been working closely with Microsoft for some months. “As part of Microsoft’s commitment to a passwordless future,” Microsoft said, “on Windows, we are launching API support for third-party passkey providers.” That application programming interface support is vital if third-party passkey providers, which Microsoft confirmed it has been engaging with, are to bring their user base and security experience to the no more passwords party. Passwords will likely be around for quite a while, and Microsoft has recently announced other enhancements to make them more secure, such as encrypted password sharing for some Edge browser users. However, this latest passwords update is key to the greater acceptance of passkeys as the future of enhanced login security for all Windows 11 users. Forbes Don’t Hold Down The Ctrl Key—New Warning As Cyber Attacks ConfirmedThird-Party Passkey Support To Roll Out In The Coming Months To Get Rid Of More Windows 11 PasswordsWhile Microsoft has been offering native passkey support for Windows users through the Windows Hello feature, this latest announcement marks the start of a new era of third-party passkey support which could accelerate the demise of relatively insecure passwords for Windows 11 users.

Source: Forbes November 24, 2024 16:34 UTC