Hands on with Google’s new Titan Security Keys – and why they still have their place

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Google’s updated Titan security keys are available now with prices starting at $30.
• Updated keys all feature NFC and can store up to 250 passkeys.
• The USB-C key is quite bulky, as is the USB-A to USB-C adapter that comes with the USB-A key.

While passkeys are all the rage right now, a smartphone or other device-based solution isn’t for everyone, which means there’s still a place for physical security keys.

Google’s response is to announce an update to its Titan line of security keys, bringing them up to date by adding some much-needed features.

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If you’re new to security keys, you should think of them as an additional line of defense for your online life. A hacker might have compromised your password, but without access to your physical security key, their ill-gotten gain is valueless.

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Google Titan Security Keys

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There are two new Titan keys in the line – coming in USB-A and USB-C flavors–>