A Passwordless Future - Passkeys for Java Developers

Explore the revolutionary world of passkeys in this 52-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Dive deep into the Web Authentication standard and discover how passkeys are transforming authentication methods for enhanced security. Learn about the core concepts, architecture, advantages, and potential drawbacks of passkeys. Understand how passkeys utilize public key cryptography and biometrics/hardware authenticators to improve security and user experience while eliminating vulnerabilities associated with traditional password-based systems. Gain practical insights on implementing passkeys in Java applications using WebAuthn Java libraries, and learn how to integrate them with Spring Security and external Identity providers. Watch step-by-step demonstrations of passkey integration into Java web applications, equipping you with the knowledge to implement this cutting-edge authentication method in your own projects.