AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) now supports the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) standard for strong and phishing-resistant authentication across all supported browsers. WebAuthn is part of the FIDO2 set of specifications that succeed FIDO U2F API, enabling secure multi-factor authentication with security keys based on public key cryptography.


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Inside Cybersecurity: FIDO Alliance emphasizes need for agency feedback on implementing authentication standard

FIDO Alliance seeks increased government involvement to develop comprehensive guidelines for implementing aphishing-resistant authentication standard…

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Security Insider: Consumers are demanding password alternatives

For the third time, the FIDO Alliance’s annual online authentication barometer provides insights into the…

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Dark Reading: MGM and Caesars Attacks Highlight Social Engineering Risks

In a byline, FIDO Alliance executive director Andrew Shikiar discusses the recent cyberattacks on MGM…

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