What is FIDO2
FIDO (Fast Identity Online) is the umbrella term for FIDO Alliance’s newest set of specifications. Passkeys – based on FIDO2 technology – enable users to authenticate quickly and securely to online services without using password anymore. Passkeys & FIDO2 authentication is the industry’s future proof solution to the global password challenge and addresses all the concerns of traditional authentication, by providing phishing-resistant authentication combined with enhanced user experience in both desktop and mobile environments.
As stated on FIDO Alliance’s website, FIDO’s certification programs are critical in ensuring an interoperable ecosystem of products and services organizations can leverage to deploy FIDO Authentication solutions worldwide. The FIDO Alliance offers three certification programs for its core specifications: User Authentication (FIDO2, UAF and FDO), biometric components, and identity verification technologies. These certifications promote security and interoperability throughout account lifecycles. Source: https://fidoalliance.org/certification/
Thales FIDO Solutions
Thales FIDO2 security keys support multiple applications at the same time. Use one that combines FIDO2, U2F, PKI and RFID to access both physical spaces and logical resources.
FIDO2 Device Benefits
- Best in class security.
- Thales controls the entire manufacturing cycle and develops its own FIDO crypto libraries, which reduces the risk of being compromised.
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Support for multiple use cases - Combine FIDO, PKI and physical access in a single device
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User convenience for better adoption -
- Support for biometric (fingerprint on smart card)
- Sensitive presence detector on USB FIDO key
- Experience a strong authentication from mobile endpoints
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