For many years, Microsoft has been offering the option of reliably protecting access from takeovers using multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Fast Identity Online (FIDO). In addition to MFA and FIDO2, Microsoft has recently also offered authentication using certificates in Azure AD, which opens up new possibilities for using cloud services.


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The Register: Microsoft, Google do a victory lap around passkeys

Passkeys are based on a FIDO alliance standard that’s supported by Apple, Microsoft and Google. Think of…

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Silicon Republic: Microsoft and Google are pushing harder for passkeys

Passkeys have been growing rapidly in popularity. In the UK, for instance, more than half…

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TechCrunch: Google expands passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program ahead of the US presidential election

Google is introducing passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program (APP), designed for individuals facing…

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