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
Mobile ID World: New Batch of FIDO Certified Products Brings Total to 335
Mobile ID World reports that there are now more than 300 FIDO Certified products, showing…
The Conversation: The age of hacking brings a return to the physical key
The Conversation explains how the FIDO standards can bolster security for access to online accounts.
Secure ID News: Merging FIDO and PIV could help Feds achieve strong authentication goals
This story from Secure ID News covers a recent FIDO Alliance white paper that outlines…
