A FIDO2-certified device is a roaming authenticator that people carry around in addition to their computers and smart devices. The hardware authenticator replaces passwords and takes various shapes like a USB token or a key. Based on public-key cryptography, FIDO2 is an open authentication standard that enables strong and passwordless authentication with web and cloud services.
With FIDO2 authenticators that enables safe and simple login to cloud services, people don’t have to setup and memorize complex passwords for different services.
Key Features:
- Login with a simple touch on device.
- Verification is carried out locally on the authenticator device.
- No secret is stored on the server or cloud service.