FIDO2 – Fast Identity Online
FIDO2 Technology FIDO2 is the latest specification of FIDO Alliance (Fast Identity Online), which was created to provide open and license-free standards for secure, Web Authentication. First came FIDO U2F, then FIDO UAF and lately followed by the FIDO2. At its core, FIDO2 consists of the Client to Authenticator Protocol (CTAP) and the W3C standard WebAuthn, which together enable authentication, where users identify themselves with cryptographic authenticators (such as biometrics or PINs) or external authenticators (such as FIDO keys, wearable or mobile devices) to a, trusted WebAuthn remote peer (also known as a FIDO2 server) that typically belongs to a website or web app. The difference between FIDO and FIDO2 compliant keys FIDO2 is an improvement over the U2F standard, mainly with the ability to now perform password-less logins. This had to do with a shortcoming in the U2F protocol and/or devices such that they didn’t need to have much storage on these devices. Other FIDO2 authenticators can have extra functionality: User Verification (eg fingerprint, or PIN); and/or storing the {server id, user id, key pair, key handle} on the authenticator (called a “resident key”). To address this, the new FIDO2 devices are now required to persist your username(s) for a particular site. The new CTAP2 protocol has also been extended to accommodate a more sophisticated authenticator. How does FIDO2 work? FIDO Alliance’s main goal was to eliminate passwords on the web. In order to achieve this, a secure communication path between the browser and the respective web services must be accomplished and this process is explained below: The user registers with an online service and generates a new key pair on the device used – consisting of a private key and a public FIDO2 key. The private key is stored on the device and is only known on the client-side, the public key is registered in the web service’s key database. Authentication is now only allowed through the verified private key, which must always be unlocked by the user. There are more options of FIDO2 authenticators that could authenticate with more factors such as entering a PIN, pressing a button, fingerprint, or inserting separate two-factor hardware (FIDO2 token). What differentiates Fido2 tokens? The users will not face fragile password problems and can experience a password-less The user can simply authenticate his identity by pressing a button on a USB device or tapping over NFC. Fido2 tokens can support any number of services. Fido2 tokens enhance security levels by not sharing secrets between service providers and the fido2 token holder. Read more about TrustSEC solutions Fido2 Tokens Biometric Fido u2f security key Biometric PKI Token OTP (one time password) Secure Network Access Secure Data Exchange
COVID-19: Is implementing a remote working policy secure?
Nowadays enterprises took many steps towards the digital transformation. Remote work is on the rise and many organizations are asking their employees to work from home. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the globe, governments and organizations are trying to save their employees’ lives by isolating them and not exposing them to the daily interactions. Information security was the biggest challenge that faced organizations towards applying this decision. Saving the organization information and securing their sensitive data against cyberattacks was a necessity. However, advancements in technology made the working from home decision easier. Organizations can allow their employees to work from anywhere with a guarantee that they can securely access networks and systems with the MFA multi-factor authentication solutions or the OTP (one-time-password). Unsecured networks, phishing scams and securing users’ credentials aren’t as risky as before. MFA authentication made it difficult for attackers to steal the accounts. Although the evolution of cyberattacks and phishing attacks are taking place, information security companies are more prepared to support IT departments in these challenges. Employees now can access systems remotely without introducing new risks and vulnerabilities by enabling multi-factor authentication. (MFA) should be one of the top requirements for a work from home policy. Trustsec offers biometric fido u2f security key and biometric PKI token as multifactor authentication solutions. Why should you choose Trustsec MFA solutions? MFA solutions are the most secure authentication solutions as, they require each individual unique fingerprint to permit access to a network, device or system. Trustsec MFA tokens are easy-to-use, and multi-function solutions also Trustsec PKI tokens are unique as so many applets can be added to the token. Read more about Trustsec solutions Biometric Fido u2f security key Biometric PKI Token OTP (one time password) Secure Network Access Secure Data Exchange
FIDO2 Tokens – Unique Passwordless Experience!
Passwords only are considered the least secure authentication in the security chain. End users have way too many passwords to manage and they are impossible to remember. Difficult passwords get forgotten frequently and that results in higher administrative and help desk work and consequently higher costs. TrustSec worked on Creating a unique Passwordless Experience, TrustSec announces the release of its two-factor authentication FIDO2 Tokens in addition to offering a multifactor authentication fido u2f key s, providing a higher level of security with biometrics. Fingerprint FIDO2 token is a great step forward in identification and authentication, enabling passwordless access to business-critical resources with biometric fingerprint eliminating phishing attacks levels to its minimum. TrustSec is proud to be leading this effort to provide our customers with a passwordless experience of two and multi-factor authentication. Read more about Trustsec solutions Fido2 Tokens Biometric Fido u2f security key Biometric PKI Token OTP (one time password) Secure Network Access Secure Data Exchange
The World’s First Biometric PKI Token
Identity theft is an easy, low-risk, high-reward type of crime and a threat to all businesses. It is the fastest-growing type of crime. Cybercriminals do more than merely steal data. Often they destroy data, change programs or services, or use servers to transmit spam, or malicious code. TrustSec Biometric PKI Token is a multi-factor authentication solution as it requires a password, hardware token and your very unique fingerprint to authorize access. It provides the security you need to protect your data, accounts, and information. Token-based fingerprint authentication offers better security, privacy protection, and more convenience compared to the password-based security scheme. What differentiates TrustSec Bio smart token is the wide variety of applications that could be added on the token that varies from secure web login, secure computer access, secure emails, and all the PKI solutions. Read more about TrustSec Biometric PKI Token #informationsecurity #datasecurity #infosecurity #Cybersecurity #biometrics #token #fingerprint #infosec #cybersecurity #biotoken #PKI
Why outsourcing software development service is different from outsourcing other services?
It has been thought that the main reason for outsourcing is cutting costs but, when it comes to software development it is much more than that. “Lower cost” isn’t what the companies should actually look for. It is the quality, the guaranteed project management and the experience of the outsourced company that matters the most. Companies should choose Software development outsourcing services because they will guarantee their projects will be handled by talented IT professionals. TrustSec staff has accumulated experience in a variety of programming languages and more specialty in information security and cryptography. Building and managing an outsourced software development team will not be a challenge. At TrustSec, we help other companies focus on their core business while we do all the software development for them. We’ve served a large number of clients earning ourselves excellent reviews. Although our company is headquartered in Poland, we reach all over Europe. If you want to maximize operations, increase efficiency, productivity, and performance… Hire us now and get the most out of your software development services.
Biometric Smartcard Demo at TRUSTECH 2025
Throwback to TrustSec demo on the biometric smart card technology at TRUSTECH 2019. The demo was held in co-operation with Next Biometrics, using their flexible sensors and Trustsec smartcard operating System “SLCOS”. The newly released biometric smartcard will prevent fraud and identity theft, as it is a MFA solution that depends on the biometric feature of each person. Biometrics design and commercialize fingerprint sensor solutions for payments cards, digital wallets and cyber authentication, Designing and commercializing fingerprint sensor solutions for various applications like payments cards, digital wallets, and cyber authentication involves a combination of hardware and software development What is a biometric chip card?