Some alternatives that either add another factor to the classic password or replace it entirely are already in use today. With FIDO, the FIDO Alliance has set itself the goal of simplifying authentication on the Internet and enabling completely password-free log-ins.


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Biometric Update: Passwordless authentication providers unveil digital ID partnerships and progress

Passwordless authentication based on FIDO specifications, with and without biometrics, appears to be picking up…

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Phone Week: Yubico YubiKey Review: Simple, Solid Protection for your Online Accounts

Additionally, YubiKey — or the underlying FIDO2/WebAuthn & U2F standards — isn’t supported everywhere. Most…

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Netzpalaver: FIDO2 Standard for Passwordless Authentication with New Features

The new features of Client-To-Authenticator-Protocol (CTAP) v2.1 and WebAuthn-Level 2 simplify the implementation of passwordless…

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