Authentication Passkeys vs Password Managers: A Head-to-Head Passwords have long been the weak link in digital security: reused, weak, and easily phished. Two solutions have emerged to address this: authentication passkeys and password managers. This guide breaks down their differences, pros, cons, and use cases to help you choose the right tool for your needs. What Are Authentication Passkeys? Passkeys are a passwordless authentication standard built on FIDO2 and WebAuthn specifications, backed by tech giants including Apple, Google, and Microsoft. They use public-key cryptography to eliminate shared secrets between users and service providers. When you create a passkey for a site, your device generates a unique public-private key pair. The public key is stored on the service’s server, while the private key never leaves your device (stored in a hardware security module like TouchID, FaceID, or Windows Hello).…