Windows 10: How can a NFC reader connected to Windows 10, confirm if FIDO/FIDO2 transactions between...

yo_dp · Feb 15, 2021

Hello,

I am embedded software engineer. I am working on developingNFC reader firmware for one of our customer that would communicate with theirwindows 10 application software over CCID protocol.

The reader shall be capable of reading FIDO/FIDO2 NFCsecurity keys to give register / give access login into their applicationcustomer and other things.

I need some techincal assistance in the development ofreader firmware.

With our development, our reader is capable of successfullyprocessing a NFC security key Example for registering and logging intomicrosoft account on windows 10 via any browser MS Edge/ Chrome etc.

Reader communicates to host windows 10 pc via CCID.

However, i want to add an alert on the reader like led/beeper for user .. which confirms where FIDO/FIDO2 authentication /registration process is on going or completed and if they succeeded or failed,so that user can know when to remove the key from reader.

How can i do that ? Can windows be able to send any status update on FIDO/FIDO2 transactions to connected NFC reader via CCID ?

Since our reader is just like atransporter for sending encrypted commands between Client and Authenticator,our reader firmware doesnt know if FIDO/FIDO2 transactions have been started orit has been finished resulting in success or failure.

Any help or guidance will be appreciated.

Thanks.

:)

Brink · Feb 15, 2021

W3C & FIDO Alliance Finalize Web Standard Secure, Passwordless Logins

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the FIDO Alliance today announced the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) specification is now an official web standard. This advancement is a major step forward in making the web more secure— and usable—for users around the world.

W3C's WebAuthn Recommendation, a core component of the FIDO Alliance's FIDO2 set of specifications, is a browser/platform standard for simpler and stronger authentication. It is already supported in Windows 10, Android, and Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Apple Safari (preview) Web browsers. WebAuthn allows users to log into their internet accounts using their preferred device. Web services and apps can — and should—turn on this functionality to give their users the option to log in more easily via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO security keys, and with much higher security over passwords alone.

“Now is the time for web services and businesses to adopt WebAuthn to move beyond vulnerable passwords and help web users improve the security of their online experiences,” said Jeff Jaffe, W3C CEO. “W3C's Recommendation establishes web-wide interoperability guidance, setting consistent expectations for web users and the sites they visit. W3C is working to implement this best practice on its own site.”

A user-friendly solution to password theft, phishing and replay attacks

It's common knowledge that passwords have outlived their efficacy. Not only are stolen, weak or default passwords behind 81 percent of data breaches, they are a drain of time and resources. According to a recent Yubico study, users spend 10.9 hours per year entering and/or resetting passwords, which costs companies an average of $5.2 million annually. While traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions like SMS one-time codes add another layer of security, they are still vulnerable to phishing attacks, aren’t simple to use and suffer from low opt-in rates.

With FIDO2 and WebAuthn, the global technology community has come together to provide a shared solution to the shared password problem. FIDO2 addresses all of the issues with traditional authentication:

Security: FIDO2 cryptographic login credentials are unique across every website, biometrics or other secrets like passwords never leave the user’s device and are never stored on a server. This security model eliminates the risks of phishing, all forms of password theft and replay attacks.

Convenience: Users log in with convenient methods such as fingerprint readers, cameras, FIDO security keys, or their personal mobile device.

Privacy: Because FIDO keys are unique for each Internet site, they cannot be used to track you across sites.

Scalability: websites can enable FIDO2 via simple API call across all supported browsers and platforms on billions of devices consumers use every day.

“Web Authentication as an official web standard is the pinnacle of many years of industry collaboration to develop a practical solution for stronger authentication on the web,” said Brett McDowell, executive director of the FIDO Alliance. “With this milestone, we're moving into a new era of ubiquitous, hardware-backed FIDO Authentication protection for everyone using the internet.”

Getting started

For services providers and vendors ready to get started with FIDO2 specifications and browser/platform support, the FIDO Alliance has provided testing tools and launched a certification program. Currently, there are many FIDO2 Certified solutions available to support a wide variety of use cases, including FIDO Certified Universal Servers that support FIDO2 and all prior UAF and U2F devices for full backward compatibility with the full range of certified FIDO authenticators.

Visit the FIDO Alliance website for more information on FIDO2, including resources for developers and product vendors interested in taking part in the FIDO Certified program.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.w3.org/2019/03/pressrele...hn-rec.html.en

Brink · Feb 15, 2021

W3C & FIDO Alliance Finalize Web Standard Secure, Passwordless Logins

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the FIDO Alliance today announced the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) specification is now an official web standard. This advancement is a major step forward in making the web more secure— and usable—for users around the world.

W3C's WebAuthn Recommendation, a core component of the FIDO Alliance's FIDO2 set of specifications, is a browser/platform standard for simpler and stronger authentication. It is already supported in Windows 10, Android, and Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Apple Safari (preview) Web browsers. WebAuthn allows users to log into their internet accounts using their preferred device. Web services and apps can — and should—turn on this functionality to give their users the option to log in more easily via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO security keys, and with much higher security over passwords alone.

“Now is the time for web services and businesses to adopt WebAuthn to move beyond vulnerable passwords and help web users improve the security of their online experiences,” said Jeff Jaffe, W3C CEO. “W3C's Recommendation establishes web-wide interoperability guidance, setting consistent expectations for web users and the sites they visit. W3C is working to implement this best practice on its own site.”

A user-friendly solution to password theft, phishing and replay attacks

It's common knowledge that passwords have outlived their efficacy. Not only are stolen, weak or default passwords behind 81 percent of data breaches, they are a drain of time and resources. According to a recent Yubico study, users spend 10.9 hours per year entering and/or resetting passwords, which costs companies an average of $5.2 million annually. While traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions like SMS one-time codes add another layer of security, they are still vulnerable to phishing attacks, aren’t simple to use and suffer from low opt-in rates.

With FIDO2 and WebAuthn, the global technology community has come together to provide a shared solution to the shared password problem. FIDO2 addresses all of the issues with traditional authentication:

Security: FIDO2 cryptographic login credentials are unique across every website, biometrics or other secrets like passwords never leave the user’s device and are never stored on a server. This security model eliminates the risks of phishing, all forms of password theft and replay attacks.

Convenience: Users log in with convenient methods such as fingerprint readers, cameras, FIDO security keys, or their personal mobile device.

Privacy: Because FIDO keys are unique for each Internet site, they cannot be used to track you across sites.

Scalability: websites can enable FIDO2 via simple API call across all supported browsers and platforms on billions of devices consumers use every day.

“Web Authentication as an official web standard is the pinnacle of many years of industry collaboration to develop a practical solution for stronger authentication on the web,” said Brett McDowell, executive director of the FIDO Alliance. “With this milestone, we're moving into a new era of ubiquitous, hardware-backed FIDO Authentication protection for everyone using the internet.”

Getting started

For services providers and vendors ready to get started with FIDO2 specifications and browser/platform support, the FIDO Alliance has provided testing tools and launched a certification program. Currently, there are many FIDO2 Certified solutions available to support a wide variety of use cases, including FIDO Certified Universal Servers that support FIDO2 and all prior UAF and U2F devices for full backward compatibility with the full range of certified FIDO authenticators.

Visit the FIDO Alliance website for more information on FIDO2, including resources for developers and product vendors interested in taking part in the FIDO Certified program.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.w3.org/2019/03/pressrele...hn-rec.html.en

Monstieur · Feb 15, 2021

How to list / delete FIDO2 Resident Key credentials from Windows Hello

When using Windows Hello to register with a WebAuthn-enabled website, the credential type can be set to "Resident Key", such as with a Microsoft Account (or on Anmelden – Google Konten by
editing the settings in the menu). Resident credentials are stored on the device (Windows Hello TPM / Software device, or a FIDO2 security key).

On a YubiKey 5Ci you can list / delete these credentials from the CLI with the commands ykman fido list / delete. How do I do this for Windows Hello?

Windows 10: How can a NFC reader connected to Windows 10, confirm if FIDO/FIDO2 transactions between...

How can a NFC reader connected to Windows 10, confirm if FIDO/FIDO2 transactions between...

How can a NFC reader connected to Windows 10, confirm if FIDO/FIDO2 transactions between...

How can a NFC reader connected to Windows 10, confirm if FIDO/FIDO2 transactions between...

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