The Windows update includes support for passwordless FIDO Authentication via Windows Hello or FIDO Security Key on Microsoft Edge or the most recent versions of Mozilla Firefox.
As a FIDO Alliance board member and a lead contributor to the development of the FIDO2 specifications, Microsoft produced one of the market’s first FIDO2 rollouts with Windows Hello, supports FIDO2 on its Microsoft Edge browser, and also supports log in to Windows Account with FIDO Security Keys. Microsoft, a leader in the charge towards a passwordless future, has made FIDO Authentication a fundamental component in its efforts to provide users a seamless, password-free login experience. Today’s certification announcement brings this full circle, allowing organizations and websites to extend certified FIDO Authentication to over 800 million active Windows 10 devices,” - Yogesh Mehta, Principal Group Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation Windows Hello was built to align with FIDO2 standards so it works with Microsoft cloud services and within heterogeneous environments. “Our work with FIDO Alliance, W3C and contributions to FIDO2 standards have been a critical piece of Microsoft’s commitment to a world without passwords. FIDO2’s simpler login experiences are backed by strong cryptographic security that is far superior to passwords, protecting users from phishing, all forms of password theft and replay attacks. Windows 10 users can now move beyond centrally-stored passwords and leverage Windows Hello biometrics or PINs to access their devices, apps, online services and networks with FIDO Certified security.įIDO2 1 is a set of standards that enables easy and secure logins to websites and applications via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO Security Keys. With this news, any compatible device running Windows 10 is now FIDO2 Certified out-of-the-box following the Windows update. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF., FIDO Alliance announced today that Microsoft has achieved FIDO2 certification for Windows Hello.
Brings secure passwordless authentication to over 800 million active Windows 10 devices
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