The time is ripe for organizations to implement “phishing-resistant multifactor authentication” via FIDO standards, says advocate Andrew Shikiar. Passwords can be guessed or exposed through phishing attacks. The FIDO Alliance’s authentication standards aim to solve the widespread data breach problems associated with password use. Its FIDO2 standard is now integrated in most operating systems, Web browsers and physical security keys, offering resistance to the phished credentials problem.
More FIDO in the News
Security Insider: Passwordless authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA), Fast IDentity Online (FIDO), WebAuthn, Push-to-Approve or Token – what is future-proof…
SC Magazine: How orchestration can accelerate the end of passwords
The information industry is making a major push to improve identity and access management protocols…
IT Pro: Signal confirms 1,900 of its users were hit by Twilio breach
In the last few days, the encrypted messaging platform, ‘Signal’ confirmed a variety of their…
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
