Apple will be releasing iOS 16 to the public this autumn, however the developer release was made at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference 2022. Also announced were an array of forthcoming Apple hardware and software about to be released – what interests me here is that Apple, true to it’s commitment to FIDO (Fast IDentity Online), is getting rid of passwords.
About the security of passkeys – Apple Support
Passkeys will replace the use of passwords in many applications including accessing online services. Access will be granted by using a combination of cryptographic techniques when the service is first set-up and cryptographic and biometric security when access is needed in the future.
Apple, Microsoft and Google have been working closely with FIDO to ensure all their solutions have interoperability across all platforms.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Further Reading
Apple’s Passkey Replaces Passwords With iPhone and Mac Authentication | WIRED UK
WWDC | Latest News, Photos & Videos | WIRED
Apple unveils buy now, pay later feature and redesigned iPhone lock screen | Apple | The Guardian
