![]() ![]() ![]() This isn't a proprietary effort by Microsoft, but rather the result of their participation in developing the FIDO2 standard via the FIDO Alliance. ![]() Passwordless authentication is enabled via the FIDO2 specification. TrustKey's security keys are available today at. Microsoft's support for passwordless Windows authentication will help enterprises greatly improve their security as well as reduce access issues and associated support costs through the use of Windows Hello for Business, FIDO2 compatible security keys and the Microsoft Authenticator App. Please feel free to contact us if you're interested in any technical details of our testing process at TrustKey. Note that this blog entry isn't intended to be a how-to post. The scope of our testing covered the use of both Windows Hello (for dedicated computers) and our FIDO2 security keys which can also be used for dedicated computers as well as shared PC or roaming environments. Private keys or any biometric secrets never leave the security key nor can they be copied or accessed from the device. It's important to note that the FIDO2 standard is based upon public key cryptography. TrustKey has also recently become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). All of TrustKey's security keys are fingerprint-based FIDO2 biometric keys. These are the world's first (and currently ONLY) FIDO2 Level 2 certified security keys. TrustKey is a board member of the FIDO Alliance and has created the G-Series of FIDO2 security keys. FIDO2 security keys may also be used for those employees with a dedicated computer as well as those who may use multiple computers throughout the day or week. It allows the employee to log in using either biometrics or PIN without the use of a password. Windows Hello for Business is suitable for employees that use a dedicated computer. Microsoft's passwordless authentication includes support for Windows Hello for Business, and roaming FIDO2 security keys. This preview provides the users with a quick, convenient, passwordless and secure sign-in to their Windows devices and single sign-on (SSO) access to either on premises or cloud resources. We recently participated in the private preview Microsoft conducted for using FIDO2 security keys to sign-in to Hybrid Azure AD Joined Windows 10 devices. ![]()
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