Passkeys: Empowering Passwordless Authentication with Open Source

Abstract: 

Passwords plays a crucial role in authentication and authorization, but they are increasingly vulnerable to breaches and phishing. Enter Passkeys, a revolutionary approach that eliminates traditional passwords. In this talk, we’ll explore passkey-based authentication using cutting edge techniques such as WebAuthn and FIDO2. Let’s discover the future where security meets simplicity.

Talk Outline:

• Introduction to PassKeys and Passwordless Authentication:
• Limitation of using passwords
• Define Passwordless Authentication
• Role of Passkeys
• Open source in passwordless authentication
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• The power of WebAuthn and FIDO2:
• Introduction to WebAuthn
• FIDO2 the game changer
• Introduction of Open Source Libraries like Hanko and its integration with WebAuthn
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• Building Passkey Systems
• Introducing real world examples with the entire passkey flow, from storing passkeys to integration with javascript frameworks(React, Vue)
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• Open Source Tools and Libraries:
• Explore SuperTokens an Open Source Alternatives to Identity Providers, its community support and FOSS nature.
• Explore WorkOS AuthKit for passwordless authentication.
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• Contributing to the Passwordless Ecosystem:
• Hacktoberfest and Beyond: Encourage participants to contribute to the passwordless ecosystem and incorporate it in projects. 
• Github Repositories: Mention active repositories in passwordless authentication, discuss collaboration and code reviews.
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• User Experience and Security Benefits:
• Frictionless Authentication: How passwordless benefits user experience, balancing between convenience.
• Phishing Resistance: How passwordless prevents phishing attacks and makes the authentication much more secure than ever.
• MFA(Multi-factor-Authentication): How MFA secures authentication by combining with passkeys.
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• Future Trends and Challenges:
• Addressing existing Challenges and solutions.
• Educating Users about Passwordless Authentication.
• Collaboration with Identity Providers.
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• Conclusion: 
• Recap the benefits of Passkeys, how it unlock a safer and secure experience for users.
• Inspire attendees to explore passkeys and passwordless authentication and adapt it in real life.