Beyond Passwords - How WebAuthn Actually Works

Explore the world of WebAuthn in this 42-minute conference talk from GOTO 2023. Dive deep into the innovative authentication standard that aims to replace traditional passwords with more secure hardware tokens. Learn how WebAuthn works, its implementation in web services, and the practical aspects of using hardware tokens. Discover the underlying protocols and cryptography that make WebAuthn a powerful solution for enhancing online security. Gain insights from Eli Holderness, a Developer Advocate at Scaleway, as he explains why WebAuthn is the future of authentication and how it addresses the limitations of conventional password systems.