Adding Passkeys to Azure AD B2C

Organizations using Azure AD B2C for their customer identity and access management can now leverage Azure B2C passwordless solutions to enhance security, streamline user experiences, and ensure compliance with enterprise-grade standards.

Integrating Azure AD B2C passkeys introduces a next-generation approach to authentication that eliminates traditional vulnerabilities like password phishing and brute-force attacks.

What Are Passkeys and How Do They Work?

Passkeys are digital credentials leveraging public key cryptography, taking passwordless authentication for Azure AD B2C to the next level. They consist of a private key stored securely on a user’s device and a public key registered with the service.

When a user attempts to log in, the private key is used to verify their identity without ever transmitting sensitive data over the network.

To learn more about what passkeys are and how they work, check out this detailed guide.

Benefits of Adding Passkeys to Azure AD B2C

Integrating passkeys into Azure AD B2C is more than just a technical upgrade, it's a strategic move toward modernizing user authentication. By eliminating the reliance on traditional passwords, passkeys provide a secure, seamless, and scalable solution that enhances both user satisfaction and enterprise security.

Here’s a closer look at the key advantages of adopting Azure B2C passwordless authentication.

Unmatched Security

• Protection Against Phishing: Passkeys ensure that no password is ever transmitted or stored, reducing the risk of credential theft via phishing scams.
• Resilient to Breaches: Even if a database is compromised, the passkey system prevents attackers from accessing sensitive authentication data.
• Strong Encryption Standards: Built on FIDO and WebAuthn protocols, passkeys utilize robust cryptographic methods that outpace traditional password security.

Seamless User Experience

• Frictionless Login: Users can authenticate using biometric verification, such as Face ID or fingerprint recognition, or device PINs, bypassing the need for passwords entirely.
• Fast Registration: With a single tap or click, users can quickly register and authenticate without complex workflows.
• Device Flexibility: Passkeys can be accessed across devices, allowing users to sign in from any compatible hardware effortlessly.

Compliance and Scalability

• Adherence to Standards: Passkeys align with global standards like GDPR, making it easier to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enterprise-Ready: Ideal for large-scale deployment, passkeys integrate seamlessly into Azure AD B2C, complementing its scalable identity management features.
• Simplified Maintenance: By reducing reliance on passwords, IT teams spend less time managing password resets, freeing resources for more strategic initiatives.

Seamless Integration with Azure AD B2C Features

Passkeys complement Azure AD B2C’s rich identity management ecosystem, amplifying its capabilities to meet modern authentication needs.

By adding passkeys to Azure B2C, organizations can:

• Enhance customer trust through advanced security measures and transparent authentication practices.
• Leverage Azure B2C’s support for open standards, ensuring compatibility across platforms and providers.
• Simplify integration with existing applications, custom policies, and diverse identity workflows, creating a cohesive and user-friendly ecosystem.

Implementing the OwnID Passkey Solution in Azure AD B2C

Integrating OwnID’s passkeys into Azure AD B2C is a straightforward process that enhances existing Azure B2C passwordless workflows.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:

Access the OwnID Azure AD B2C Integration Tools

• Visit OwnID’s Azure B2C Integration Page to review the resources and documentation needed for seamless integration.

Configure Azure AD B2C Policies

• Adjust built-in or custom user flows in Azure AD B2C to include passkey-based authentication options.
• Ensure that policies support multi-method authentication, allowing fallback options alongside passkeys.

Integrate with Identity Providers

• Verify that your identity providers are compatible with WebAuthn standards.
• Use OwnID’s integration tools to map passkey workflows with your identity management setup.

Enable Passkeys in Custom User Flows

• Add passkey support to registration and login flows for new and existing users.
• Provide clear guidance for end-users to enable passkeys during account setup.

Test and Deploy

• Perform end-to-end testing to ensure passkeys work seamlessly within your authentication system.
• Roll out the integration in phases, gathering feedback to optimize the user experience.

Take the Next Step with Azure AD B2C Passkey Integration

Passkeys are the future of secure, passwordless authentication for Azure AD B2C, and OwnID takes their implementation to the next level. Empower your enterprise with tools that enhance security, streamline user experiences, and reduce operational costs.

Leave your details today and discover how adding passkeys to Azure B2C can revolutionize your authentication strategy.

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