Advanced – Security Testing
WebAuthn – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A W3C standard for public-key-based passwordless authentication in the browser, the foundation for passkeys.
In simple words
The browser standard behind passkeys and hardware-key logins.
Exam tip
WebAuthn + passkeys are replacing passwords in 2024–2026 auth designs.
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