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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The Register: You. Shall. Not. Pass… word: Soon, you may be logging into websites using just your phone, face, fingerprint or token

The spec will allow people to authenticate themselves and log into internet accounts using a…

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Finance Derivative: Cryptocurrency exchanges must tackle their cybersecurity issues

“However, alongside this growing interest in cryptocurrencies is a significant increase in cybersecurity risks. Investors need…

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Biometric Update: Keyless achieves FIDO2 Certification for face biometrics technology

Keyless has achieved FIDO2 Certification for its enterprise biometric security platform. The news comes after the firm joined the FIDO…

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