Windows 10: Windows Hello & FIDO2 Security Keys authentication for shared devices

Brink · Apr 16, 2018

Are you tired of entering usernames and passwords? Windows Hello and FIDO2 Security keys allow you to carry your identity with you.

We have been on a journey to eliminate passwords. Today, we are delighted to announce an important milestone.

Microsoft has been aligned with the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) working group from the start, the alliance represents 250 organizations from various industries on a joint mission to replace passwords with an easy to use strong credential. With the recent ratification of FIDO2 security keys by the FIDO working group, we’re updating Windows Hello to enable secure authentication for many new scenarios.

FIDO2 Security Key

Imagine a helpdesk scenario where an employee can walk up to any device and simply log in using Windows Hello and not username and password. Another scenario is hospital medical staff that need access a patient records on a device no matter where the patient is located. Or a public-sector organization that wants secure authentication on devices while adhering to security policies and directives where the users credential needs to be physically separate from the device itself.

Microsoft and its partners have been working together on FIDO2 security keys for Windows Hello to enable easy and secure authentication on shared devices. Security keys allow you to carry your credential with you and safely authenticate to an Azure AD joined Windows 10 PC that’s part of your organization. A user can walk up to any device belonging to the organization and authenticate in a secure way – no need to enter a username and password or set-up Windows Hello beforehand. Unlike traditional passwords, these keys rely on high-security, public-key cryptography to provide strong authentication. These keys have all the benefits of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) while also being portable enabling the increasing number of mobile workers.

FIDO2 compliant security keys provide secure authentication, independent of the form factor. The security key holds your credential and can be protected with an additional second factor like fingerprint (integrated into the security key) or a PIN to be entered at the Windows sign-in.

Our partners are working on a variety of security key form factors. Some examples include USB security keys and NFC enabled smartcards, just to name a few. We are looking forward to seeing new form factors and possibly applications on your phone that comply with the FIDO2 specification.

Here’s a glimpse into the security keys from our partners we’ve been working closely with

Yubico – Security key for Windows Hello

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HID – Security key for Windows Hello

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Feitian – Security key for Windows Hello with biometric sensor

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Source: Windows Hello and FIDO2 Security Keys enable secure and easy authentication for shared devices - Windows For Your Business

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Vanessa Yar · Apr 16, 2018

error code 0xc000000f

Hi Janies,

When activating a refurbish device running Windows 10, you'll need to use the product key on the Certificate of Authenticity that's attached to your device. Getting the error 0xc000000f could possibly be related to product key used. By the way, is it possible
for you to share with us a screenshot of the page where this error appeared? There could be other information there that will help us in sorting out the problem.

In the meantime, try to restart your computer and start the activation using the product key on the Certificate of Authenticity. Follow the steps below in changing the product key for activation:

Open Settings > Update & security > Activation.

Click Change product key.

Type in the product key found on the Certificate of Authenticity.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Update us with the result so we can further look into it in case the issue persists.

Regards.

Ramon Imp · Apr 16, 2018

Face recognition Hello

Hi Janine,

Kindly see the information posted by Michael Gall on this thread
for your concern regarding Windows Hello.

You might also want to check the article below to learn more about face authentication in Windows Hello.

Windows Hello face authentication.

Let us know if you have other questions.

z3r010 · Apr 16, 2018

I've been using my yubikey for Windows hello for a few weeks now, however it isn't allowed after a reboot and a pin or pass is still needed, I hope they have changed that now.

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