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Looking to get started with FIDO2 for ASP.NET and WebAuthn? Rock Solid Knowledge has released 4 new online tutorials to help you implement our “FIDO2 for ASP.NET” component.

Physical biometrics, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, are super useful when logging into mobile apps. It allows the user to prove their presence without having to manage a password or go through a Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) process. So why can't you use biometrics in the browser?

Confirmation of identity is central to all security decisions. A whole host of decisions are made based on a user proving who they are. Failing to successfully prove identity means the entire authorization system comes crashing down.

Rock Solid Knowledge is pleased to announce that their FIDO2 for ASP.NET component has now achieved FIDO2 certification from the FIDO Alliance. FIDO2 certification means that the FIDO Alliance has certified that our component complies with the FIDO specifications and meets specific security profiles.

Evilginx is a tool that allows you to create phishing websites capable of stealing credentials and session cookies despite the use of common 2FA mechanisms such as TOTP and push notifications. The only way to truly protect your users from this kind of phishing attack is using FIDO.

Microsoft released ASP.NET Core 3.0 a few weeks ago, which means breaking changes for everyone! However, you will be pleased to know that there are no breaking changes for the IdentityServer4 commercial components. Our products are now multi-targeting .NET Standard 2.0 and .NET Core 3.0, using a single codebase.

For over 30 years, we have used single passwords to verify identity, and we have known that they are vulnerable to a variety of attacks. Two-Factor authentication has been applied to strengthen the mechanism, but they often increase friction for the user, and can still be vulnerable to phishing attacks. The solution: FIDO2.

FIDO2 offers a replacement for passwords in the form of frictionless, possession-based authentication. Thanks to our newest component, FIDO2 for ASP.NET Core, this is now something Rock Solid Knowledge can help you with.

There have been bold claims of killing passwords off for years. Recently there's been a lot of buzz about a potentially viable solution: FIDO2...