AWS has announced the introduction of FIDO passkeys for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to further secure customer accounts. This move aligns with AWS’s objective to offer a secure cloud environment by incorporating secure-by-design and safe-by-default principles. FIDO passkeys offer a strong and easy MFA option, leveraging public key cryptography to resist phishing attempts and enhance overall account protection.
More FIDO in the News
Biometric Update: FIDO Alliance to bring biometrics and strong assurance to identity verification
Authentication is getting easier thanks to next-gen initiatives like FIDO Alliance standards, Jeremy Grant shared…
BankInfoSecurity: Congress hears ideas for battling ID theft
In a recent U.S. House Financial Services Committee hearing to explore ID security, Jeremy Grant suggested the…
Forbes: Face It — Biometrics to be big in cybersecurity
With recent FIDO implementations from Google and Microsoft, strong authentication has seen big momentum –…
Subscribe to the FIDO newsletter
Stay Connected, Stay Engaged
Receive the latest news, events, research and implementation guidance from the FIDO Alliance. Learn about digital identity and fast, phishing-resistant authentication with passkeys.
"*" indicates required fields
