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Organizations now have a free, practical, and phishing-resistant solution ready for mass deployment—even on mobile devices. You can now enjoy that vacation without interruption. Learn why adopting passkeys is critical to stopping token theft.
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You Should Know:
Passkeys are a significant advancement in cybersecurity, offering a phishing-resistant alternative to traditional passwords. Here are some practical steps, commands, and codes to help you integrate and understand passkeys better:
1. Enabling Passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator:
- Open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
- Navigate to the Passkeys section.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to register a passkey for your account.
2. Verifying Passkey Setup:
- Use the following PowerShell command to check if passkeys are enabled for your Microsoft account:
Get-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName <your-email> | Select-Object StrongAuthenticationMethods
- Ensure that `Passkey` is listed as one of the authentication methods.
3. Testing Passkey Authentication:
- Simulate a login attempt on a device where the passkey is registered.
- Use the following command to monitor authentication logs:
tail -f /var/log/auth.log
- Look for entries indicating successful passkey authentication.
4. Revoking Passkeys:
- If a device is lost or compromised, revoke the passkey immediately:
Revoke-MsolDevice -DeviceId <device-id> -Force
5. Linux Integration:
- For Linux systems, use `libfido2` to manage passkeys:
sudo apt-get install libfido2-dev
- Test passkey authentication with:
fido2-token -L
6. Windows Integration:
- Use Windows Hello for Business to manage passkeys:
Set-MsolDomainFederationSettings -DomainName <your-domain> -SupportsFido2 $true
7. Mobile Deployment:
- Ensure mobile devices are enrolled in your organization’s MDM (Mobile Device Management) system.
- Push the Microsoft Authenticator app and passkey policies via MDM.
What Undercode Say:
Passkeys represent a paradigm shift in authentication, moving away from vulnerable passwords to more secure, phishing-resistant methods. By leveraging tools like Microsoft Authenticator, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of token theft and unauthorized access. Integrating passkeys across platforms—Windows, Linux, and mobile—ensures a seamless and secure user experience. For further reading, visit the official Microsoft documentation.
Remember, cybersecurity is a continuous process. Stay updated with the latest advancements and always verify your configurations with commands like `Get-MsolUser` and fido2-token.
References:
Reported By: Activity 7307426749087170561 – Hackers Feeds
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