Passkeys - The Future of Passwords
6 min! Run Time
Employees
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What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Foolproof passwords for every account are hard to create and easy to steal in phishing attacks. That is why major tech companies created passkeys.
What this course covers:
- What passkeys are and how they differ from passwords
- Why passkeys are tied to your device, not a website
- Logging in with a PIN, fingerprint, or face ID
- How passkeys make accounts more secure
Ideal for anyone tired of remembering passwords who wants a simpler, phishing-resistant way to log in.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course explains that foolproof passwords are hard to create and easy to steal through phishing attacks, which is why major tech companies developed passkeys as an alternative. It covers what passkeys are and how they differ fundamentally from traditional passwords.
Unlike a password, a passkey is tied to your device rather than to a website, which the course explains as a core reason passkeys resist common phishing tactics. This device-based approach removes the shared secret that attackers usually try to steal.
The course walks through logging in using a PIN, fingerprint, or face ID instead of typing a password. This hands-on explanation shows learners exactly how the authentication step changes when an account is protected by a passkey.
It's aimed at anyone tired of remembering passwords who wants a simpler, phishing-resistant way to log in. The course suits both individual users curious about the technology and employees whose organizations are beginning to roll out passkeys.
Yes, it covers how passkeys make accounts more secure by removing the reusable, stealable credential at the center of most password-based attacks. Because the passkey lives on your device, the course shows how this closes off a major phishing avenue.
