| name | implementing-passwordless-authentication-with-fido2 |
| description | Deploy FIDO2/WebAuthn passwordless authentication using security keys and platform authenticators, covering WebAuthn API integration, FIDO2 server configuration, passkey enrollment, biometric authentication, and migration from password-based systems aligned with NIST SP 800-63B AAL3. Use when implementing passkey login, configuring a FIDO2/WebAuthn server, or replacing passwords with phishing-resistant authentication. |
| domain | cybersecurity |
| subdomain | identity-access-management |
| tags | ["iam","identity","access-control","authentication","fido2","webauthn","passwordless"] |
| version | 1.0 |
| author | mahipal |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| atlas_techniques | ["AML.T0051","AML.T0054","AML.T0056"] |
| nist_ai_rmf | ["MEASURE-2.7","MEASURE-2.5","GOVERN-6.1","MAP-5.1"] |
| nist_csf | ["PR.AA-01","PR.AA-02","PR.AA-05","PR.AA-06"] |
| mitre_attack | ["T1078","T1110","T1556","T1098"] |
Implementing Passwordless Authentication with FIDO2
Overview
Deploy FIDO2/WebAuthn passwordless authentication using security keys and platform authenticators. Covers WebAuthn API integration, FIDO2 server configuration, passkey enrollment, biometric authentication, and migration from password-based systems aligned with NIST SP 800-63B AAL3.
When to Use
- When deploying or configuring implementing passwordless authentication with fido2 capabilities in your environment
- When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
- When building or improving security architecture for this domain
- When conducting security assessments that require this implementation
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with identity access management concepts and tools
- Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution
- Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed
- Appropriate authorization for any testing activities
Objectives
- Implement comprehensive implementing passwordless authentication with fido2 capability
- Establish automated discovery and monitoring processes
- Integrate with enterprise IAM and security tools
- Generate compliance-ready documentation and reports
- Align with NIST 800-53 access control requirements
Security Controls
| Control | NIST 800-53 | Description |
|---|
| Account Management | AC-2 | Lifecycle management |
| Access Enforcement | AC-3 | Policy-based access control |
| Least Privilege | AC-6 | Minimum necessary permissions |
| Audit Logging | AU-3 | Authentication and access events |
| Identification | IA-2 | User and service identification |
Verification
