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Passkeys: Using FIDO for Secure and Easy Authentication

Phil Windley

Summary: Passkeys, the popular name for FIDO, are not only easy, they offer better protection against phishing than other forms of multi-factor authentication. I liked how she described the security provisions of passkeys (also know as Fast ID Online or FIDO). FIDO is a challenge-response protocol that uses public-key cryptography.

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SSI Doesn't Mean Accounts Are Going Away

Phil Windley

You'll still be authenticated, but that will fade into the background as the processes we use for recognizing people (FIDO and SSI) become less intrusive and fade into the background. FIDO and SSI let us provide similar experiences on the web as well. We have a feel for this now with apps on our smartphones.

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Adding Security Keys to Your Authentication Toolbox

SecureWorld News

For $25, you can get a USB-A YubiKey that only authenticates FIDO protocols, but that is a lot less compatibility than the series 5. For me personally, I'll suffer the higher price tag for the YubiKey 5. Before I wrap this up, there were some things that I need to tell you about.

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IRS Using Facial Scanning

Phil Windley

They use any of SMS, phone calls, authenticator apps, and Fido tokens for MFA. Tags: identity biometrics authentication irs egovernment verifiable+credentials ssi. I don't recall doing a face scan. The login is pretty standard, a username and password plus some form of multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Fixing Web Login

Phil Windley

Most major browsers on most major platforms can now be used as FIDO platform authenticators. Tags: identity web mobile oauth cookies. A more likely approach is to get rid of passwords and make repeated authentication much less onerous. Fortunately, solutions are at hand. Photo Credit: Dual elevator door buttons from Nils R.

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How is Technology Improving the Lives of Pets?

Galido

Of course, you cannot put a price tag on anything that you love – but still, we would like to give our best to our pets. Say hello to Fido – a Robotic rover that is designed to react to behaviors. We all expect tech to improve our lives and entertain us when we feel overwhelmed or carried away with the world. Give your Pet a Friend.