In the wake of the recent SolarWinds breach, Arshad Noor, CTO at StrongKey, explains the benefits of FIDO and why transitioning to a more secure alternative to passwords and SSO is so desperately needed. One of the biggest changes FIDO brings is the elimination of passwords. This helps eliminate an entire class of attacks on systems – dictionary attacks, rainbow tables, keystroke loggers, and password phishing, stuffing and spraying – as well as the underground market for credentials based on past breaches.
More FIDO in the News
CNET: Google looks to leave passwords behind for a billion Android devices
Unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: Android passwords could one day go the way…
The Verge: The latest Android devices now let you log into apps without requiring a password
Here’s a good reason to update to your latest version of Google Play Services: The…
Wired: Android Is Helping Kill Passwords on a Billion Devices
Wired reports that Google has added certified support for the FIDO2 standard to its Android…
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