Safari 14, the version of Apple’s browser that will ship with iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur, will let you use Face ID or Touch ID to log in to websites built to support the feature. The functionality was confirmed in the browser’s beta release notes, and Apple has detailed how the feature works in a WWDC video for developers. The functionality is built on the WebAuthn component of the FIDO2 standard, developed by the FIDO Alliance. It should make logging into a website as easy as logging into an app secured with Touch ID or Face ID.
More FIDO in the News
Threatpost: Threatpost Survey Says: 2FA is Just Fine, But Go Ahead and Kill SMS
In a Threatpost survey on two-factor authentication, 57% of respondents said hardware tokens like FIDO…
The Parallax: Primer: How to lock your online accounts with a security key
This article in The Parallax reports that FIDO Security Keys, FIDO2 and WebAuthn are gaining…
Forbes: Can We Please Drive Passwords Into Extinction Now?
Passwords need to be made obsolete, and the FIDO Alliance is gaining traction with FIDO2…
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
