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Passkey

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000884

A cryptographic credential that allows users to sign in to websites and applications without needing a traditional password. It uses public-key cryptography for authentication, offering a more secure and convenient alternative. Passkeys are designed to be phishing-resistant and are often stored on devices like smartphones.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000884
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "subject": "Technical",
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Record 974 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.