Apple has now joined the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance – as has now been announced. The goal is clear – to replace passwords with trusted devices.
Apple wants to join the FIDO Alliance support the development and promotion of authentication standards. The goal is to replace passwords with trustworthy devices. Companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung, Facebook and many more are also participating in the project. The so-called "Universal Second Factor" (U2F) is an open standard that significantly simplifies and at the same time makes two-factor authentication (2FA) stronger using special USB or NFC devices that are based on a security technology similar to a smart card. The U2F security key can be used as an additional verification method for online services that support the U2F protocol - for example Google.
Yubikey: The best solution for Apple users
While browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Edge have long supported the feature, Safari was only introduced under iOS 13.3 U2F compatible. This means that such security keys can also be used on the iPhone and iPad. By the way: For Apple users, the Yubikey 5Ci product from Yubico is recommended. The security key has a USB-C and Lightning connector. This means that the Yubikey 5Ci is compatible with the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The product can be purchased for around 69 euros on Amazon. If you are interested, you can find it in our Amazon Online ShopThe Fast IDentity Online Alliance (FIDO) was launched in July 2012 and officially founded in early 2013. Its goal is to develop open and royalty-free industry standards for global authentication on the Internet. (Photo by Skorzewiak / Bigstockphoto)
