Political professionals continue to face constant cybersecurity threats – from nation-states trying to disrupt elections to criminals attempting to steal campaign funds. While password managers and security keys have helped protect campaigns, a new tool called passkeys makes strong security even simpler. Passkeys replace passwords entirely, offering both better protection and an easier way to keep your campaign accounts secure.
What Are Passkeys?
Passkeys, a type of digital credential, replace traditional passwords with the most secure way to log in to your accounts. Instead of typing a password, passkeys become a second factor after using your device’s built-in security – like your fingerprint or face scan. This makes logging in both safer and easier than managing multiple complex passwords.
How Passkeys Work
Passkeys build on the security features you already use to unlock your phone or computer. Once you add a passkey to an account, you’ll use your device’s fingerprint reader or face scanner to access your device and the passkey will then allow access to your account. This all happens between your device and your accounts with no additional steps.
Benefits Over Traditional Security
Passkeys offer major advantages over passwords: they can’t be stolen in phishing attacks, they can’t be forgotten, and they can’t be guessed or cracked by hackers. Plus, you can use your phone’s passkeys to log in on other devices – like your computer – as long as your phone is nearby.
Getting Started with Passkeys
Setting up passkeys is straightforward. When available in your account’s security settings or prompted by a service to add a passkey, simply follow the instructions. This one-time setup replaces the need to remember and manage complex passwords while giving you stronger protection against cyber threats.
Conclusion
Strong campaign security doesn’t have to be complicated. Passkeys represent a major step forward in protecting campaign accounts from cyber threats. By adopting passkeys where available, campaigns can strengthen their security while making it easier for team members to access the accounts they need.
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