StrongKey launches FIDO server, enabling rapid application development and integration

StrongKey, the leading provider of cryptographic key management solutions, announced the availability of a free, open-source FIDO server so developers can easily integrate passwordless authentication into their web applications.

StrongKey’s FIDO server features the latest FIDO2 standard and delivers secure, public key cryptography-based authentication to enable a future where passwords are replaced with biometrics.

The world of cybersecurity and regulations pertaining to user privacy is increasingly complex. StrongKey’s open-source FIDO server helps meet regulations by removing passwords and password storage, thus enabling application creators and software companies to protect user data for compliance.

FIDO successfully protects against phishing, session hijacking, man-in-the-middle and malware attacks. More information about the FIDO standard is available at the FIDO Alliance.

Key benefits apply to multiple stakeholders:

• Web app developers: Free online resources provide rapid FIDO integration with existing authentication systems.
• CISOs: StrongKey’s open-source FIDO server provides the tools to eliminate the number one source of breaches: passwords.
• Startups: Startups can jump straight to the industry’s most secure authentication standard to improve the user experience and enhance security.

“Removing passwords has become a critical necessity in light of today’s cyberthreat environment. Since FIDO represents the industry’s best path towards finally removing the long-standing problem with shared secrets, we’ve decided to contribute our FIDO server to the open-source community for the betterment of everyone. We invite developers to participate so organizations can leave passwords behind and build customer trust with the strongest authentication available today,” said Arshad Noor, CTO of StrongKey.

“By using FIDO2 protocols, which are quickly becoming the industry standard, companies can offer customers the latest and strongest multifactor authentication possible. The availability of free, open-source, community-supported, standards-compliant FIDO2 server software makes it easy to integrate data security and privacy into existing or new authentication systems,” said Alissa Knight, senior analyst, cybersecurity practice, Aite Group.