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FIDO-Certified Authenticator

Updated on:

2024/02/29

1.Authenticator Name or Compliance Standard

  • FIDO2
  • FIDO UAF
  • FIDO U2F

2.Authenticator Details

Authenticator Description

  • A FIDO authenticator is an authenticator designed and manufactured based on specifications established by the FIDO Alliance, and is used when accessing services participating in GakuNin. It falls under categories of Single-Factor and Multi-Factor Cryptographic Software or Cryptographic Device. The authenticator is provided when the user obtains it from a company that distributes FIDO authenticators and carries out the activation process.

Authenticator Features

  • FIDO2 is a specification designed to enable password-less authentication and multi-factor authentication for services. It mainly consists of WebAuthn, a web authentication method, and CTAP, a communication specification. It allows users to use multi-factor authentication securely when accessing services.
    • FIDO UAF is a specification for performing password-less authentication, which allows FIDO authenticators to provide authentication using biometric factors, PINs and security tokens.
    • FIDO U2F is a specification for using physical security keys, primarily through USB or NFC devices, as the second factor of authentication, enabling multi-factor authentication.

Authenticator Types

Single-Factor and Multi-Factor Cryptographic Software, Single-Factor and Multi-Factor Cryptographic Device

Official URL

https://fidoalliance.org/

Providers

Manufacturer of authenticators that design and manufacture according to the specifications of the FIDO Alliance

Authenticator Version

1.2 Proposed Standard

Authenticator Category

Single-Factor, Multi-Factor

Authentication Factors

Biometric-based factors (“something you are”) , Possession-based factors (“something you have”), Knowledge-based factors (“something you know”)

3.Approval Date

2024/02/29

4.Review Results