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).


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ZDNet: Syncable vs. non-syncable passkeys: Are roaming authenticators the best of both worlds?

Like or not, a replacement for passwords — known as passkeys — is coming your way, if…

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Intelligent CISO: HID unveils next-generation FIDO hardware and centralised management at scale

HID, a leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line…

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ZDNet: What if your passkey device is stolen? How to manage risk in our passwordless future

Part of the “passkeys are more secure than passwords” story is derived from the fact that…

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