GitHub has launched passwordless authentication support in public beta, enabling users to upgrade from security keys to passkeys.
Passkeys, associated with individual devices, offer enhanced security by protecting against data breaches and phishing attacks.
They allow users to log into applications and platforms using personal identification numbers or biometric authentication methods, streamlining the authentication process and improving user experience.
GitHub’s introduction of passkeys aligns with its ongoing efforts to enhance software supply chain security and transition away from traditional password-based authentication methods, providing users with more flexibility, reliability, and security in authenticating to their accounts.
