{"id":404,"date":"2025-10-13T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourtechupdates.com\/?p=3547"},"modified":"2025-10-13T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:05:00","slug":"passkeys-will-be-integrated-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyetechnologysolutions.com\/?p=404","title":{"rendered":"Passkeys will be better integrated in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe class=\"fitvidsignore\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1111212207?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"USOct25 - Tech update video 2 ready to use\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>When was the last time you thought about how you log in to your accounts?<\/p>\n<p>Or how secure those logins really are?<\/p>\n<p>For years, we\u2019ve relied on passwords. But let\u2019s be honest, passwords are a pain. They\u2019re easy to forget, often reused, and a prime target for cybercriminals.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where passkeys come in. And, at last, Windows is making it much easier to use them.<\/p>\n<p>So\u2026 what is a passkey?<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a modern replacement for your password. Instead of typing in a string of characters that could be stolen or guessed, a passkey lets you sign in using something far safer. Your face, fingerprint, or a secure PIN tied to your device.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes, passkeys work using advanced cryptography. There\u2019s no password for hackers to steal, because the passkey is made up of two parts: One stays on your device, and one stays with the service you\u2019re logging into.<\/p>\n<p>They work together like a lock and key. But the key never leaves your pocket, so to speak. And because you can\u2019t accidentally hand it over, it\u2019s much harder for phishing scams to trick you.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, using passkeys in Windows has felt clunky. You often had to rely on third-party apps or websites, and it wasn\u2019t always clear how to set things up or manage them.<\/p>\n<p>But Microsoft is changing that.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s started rolling out new features in Windows 11 that make passkeys far easier to use and manage.<\/p>\n<p>One big improvement is a new partnership with 1Password, a password manager. This means you\u2019ll be able to sync your passkeys smoothly in Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>And if you don\u2019t use 1Password, don\u2019t worry. Microsoft has also released a new tool for other password managers to integrate with Windows more easily.<\/p>\n<p>In simple terms, your passkeys will work better with the tools you already use to keep your business secure.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, these improvements are being tested in the latest Windows 11 preview build, so they\u2019re not available to everyone yet. But this is a clear sign of where things are headed.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft is serious about moving away from passwords. In fact, the Microsoft Authenticator app is phasing out its password management capability. Instead, passkeys will be the default way to sign in to your Microsoft accounts going forward.<\/p>\n<p>Passkeys are much more secure and far less hassle than managing endless passwords. And with Windows making it easier to adopt them, now\u2019s a good time to start thinking about how your business can make the switch.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like help understanding passkeys or getting your business ready for a password-free future, get in touch.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big changes are coming to Windows 11 to make logging in safer and easier. 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