Passwords can be replaced. With the tools here, they are still in play, but fade into the background. Truly password-free web services are those that allow logging in via a special USB security key – keyword FIDO2 (Fast IDentity Online 2). The range of compatible web services is still rather thin. It is possible that FIDO replaces passwords or functions as a second factor (2FA, two-factor authentication).
More FIDO in the News
GovTech: Forum Questions Future of Digital Identity, Path Forward
At the recent ID policy forum, the FIDO Alliance, The Identity Theft Resource Center, and…
PCMag: Passkeys Are Here: We Just Have to Convince People to Use Them
In a recent identity and authentication conference, Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director of the FIDO Alliance,…
SRF: Change your Password Day: New standard passkey: Are passwords soon a thing of the past?
Passwords are as old as computers – but are still considered insecure and cumbersome. But…
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
