Google Launches New Titan Security Key with Passkey Storage

The key, compatible with new passwordless technology, will replace passwords and Google plans to distribute 100,000 keys to high-risk individuals in 2024.

• Google has launched a new version of its Titan Security Key, which can store more than 250 unique passkeys, replacing the need for passwords.
• The new Titan keys are replacing Google’s existing USB-A and USB-C Titan devices and come with NFC capabilities for easy and fast connections with mobile devices.
• The keys are designed to work with the new passwordless passkey technology, supported by tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Google.
• Users can set up a simple PIN code on the new Titan Security Key, which can be used instead of a password to securely sign into their Google Account.
• In 2024, Google is committed to providing 100,000 of the new security keys at no cost to global high-risk individuals, as part of its Advanced Protection Program.

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