Google now lets you enroll in the Advanced Protection Program with passkeys
What did Google add to its Advanced Protection Program today?
Google added passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program, making it easier to join without requiring a physical security key4. Passkeys are secured by a PIN, fingerprint, or face unlock and can exist on phones, laptops, or desktops4. This update allows users to choose between passkeys or security keys for their primary and secondary security factors, providing more flexibility and convenience.
What are the new primary and secondary security options in APP?
The new primary and secondary security options in Google's Advanced Protection Program (APP) include: 1) two passkeys or security keys, 2) one passkey and one security key, and 3) one passkey or security key combined with recovery options like a recovery phone and email. Passkeys are secured by a PIN, fingerprint, or face unlock and can exist on phones or laptops/desktops.
What operating systems support the new passkey requirements?
The new passkey requirements are supported by several operating systems, including Windows 10 and later, macOS Ventura, ChromeOS 109, iOS 16, and Android 9 and later. Additionally, a hardware security key that supports the FIDO2 protocol is required for the Advanced Protection Program.