AWS is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for privileged users, specifically management account root users and standalone account root users. Customers must enable MFA within a 30-day grace period to maintain account access.


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TechRadar: Facebook Now Offers Security Key Support on iOS and Android

Facebook announced that it has extended FIDO support to mobile devices. Facebook’s announcement coincides with…

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Biometric Update: FIDO Case Studies Showcase Biometric Logins to eBay and NHS App; First 2021 Virtual Event Announced

The FIDO Alliance has announced plans for its first Virtual Summit of 2021 and published…

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Security Boulevard: Is MFA a Security Illusion?

FIDO2 is a strong authentication standard that detects illegitimate MFA challenges and never presents them…

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