Going Passwordless

Explore the concept of passwordless authentication in this 39-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2017. Delve into various passwordless methods, including Clef, U2F, and Credential Management, with a focus on Slack's magic links. Examine the usability and security properties of magic links compared to traditional password-based authentication. Gain insights into the simplicity of password-based auth and understand key takeaways from the magic link protocol. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any remaining questions about going passwordless in modern security practices.