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FIDO Authentication

Overview

FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Authentication is an open standard designed to replace password-based logins with stronger, phishing-resistant authentication methods. Developed by the FIDO Alliance, it enables secure sign-ins using public key cryptography, where a private key is stored on the user’s device and a corresponding public key is registered with the service. Instead of relying on shared secrets like passwords, FIDO verifies identity through possession (device), biometrics, or hardware security keys.
For banks, fintechs, e-commerce platforms, healthcare providers, and enterprises, FIDO Authentication reduces the risk of credential theft, phishing, and account takeover attacks while providing a seamless user experience. It supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passwordless workflows, making it widely adopted in high-security industries. With increasing regulatory emphasis on strong customer authentication, FIDO is emerging as a global standard for balancing convenience, compliance, and robust digital security.

FAQ

Why is FIDO harder to phish?

Credentials are origin-bound and never shared. Signing challenges only succeed for the legitimate domain, so look-alike sites can’t replay or harvest secrets.

How does FIDO fit compliance?

It supports strong authentication under PSD2/NIST, reduces ATO incidents, and simplifies audit by eliminating password reuse and OTP interception risks common in fraud cases.

What about device loss?

Provide secure recovery: secondary authenticators, re-proofing via IDV, or hardware keys for privileged roles. Log recoveries and apply step-up verification to prevent social engineering.

Any deployment pitfalls?

Legacy browser/app gaps, attestation policy choices, and help-desk recovery abuse. Pilot, monitor adoption metrics, and refine fallback paths and education.

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