Security News > 2024 > July > Google Advanced Protection Program gets passkeys for high-risk users
Google announced today that passkeys are now available for high-risk users when enrolling in the Advanced Protection Program, which provides the strongest level of account security.
The Advanced Protection Program is a free service that protects the accounts of users such as activists, journalists, business leaders, and political teams, who are at a higher risk of being targeted by online attacks.
"Traditionally, users were required to have two physical security keys to enroll in APP, using their password and one of the security keys to log in. However, we understand that users might not always have access to physical security keys or the ability to buy one," said Shuvo Chatterjee, Product Lead of Google's Advanced Protection Program.
"Passkeys give high risk users the option to rely on the ease and security that comes with using personal devices they already own, as opposed to another device or tool like a security key, for phishing resistant authentication."
High-risk users need a compatible device and browser to enroll in the Advanced Protection Program using a passkey.
In October, Google made passkeys the default sign-in method for all personal accounts across its services and platforms.