Fast Identity Online (FIDO) outlines secure authentication protocols that are available to all. Now, Microsoft, Google and Apple are doubling down on passkeys to support FIDO Alliance. Their goal is to normalize passwordless authentication and eliminate passwords from the user authentication equation. FIDO Alliance seeks to bring the idea of the “password” into modern times with stronger security — by developing the FIDO protocols and setting a new standard.


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Find Biometrics: Money20/20: FIDO CMO Andrew Shikiar Explains Why 2019 is the Year of ‘FIDO Platformization’ [Audio Interview]

Find Biometrics reports live from Money 20/20 in an interview with FIDO Alliance Executive Director…

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The Next Web: Your smart watch will soon log you into your accounts without a password

Long-time FIDO member Nok Nok Labs announced the availability of FIDO-based passwordless authentication for smart…

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Biometric Update: NHS enhances app with biometric security and releases code to developers

The National Health Service implemented FIDO Authentication for their app to create a simpler and…

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