LastPass, the leading password manager, has announced the availability of FIDO2 authenticators for its Passwordless Login solution. With this innovation, LastPass customers can now experience a seamless passwordless login to their vaults, while also benefiting from the added security provided by FIDO2’s open authentication standard.
LastPass has been at the forefront of the movement towards a future without passwords since 2022 when it became the first password manager to provide a passwordless login experience. This latest development with the availability of FIDO2 authenticators is another step forward in LastPass’ mission to eliminate passwords from customers’ login experiences. The company offers three passwordless options – LastPass Authenticator, biometrics (fingerprints or face ID), and hardware keys – all of which are available to new and existing customers at no additional cost.
Karim Toubba, CEO of LastPass, expressed pride in leading the charge towards a passwordless future. He stated that meeting the FIDO2 compliance standard not only provides customers with industry-standard security but also promises them a simplified login experience and greater authentication choices. Toubba believes that this contributes to better password hygiene, higher adoption rates, and an overall stronger security posture.
LastPass’ Passwordless Login solution allows users to select their primary authentication method – LastPass Authenticator, biometrics, or a hardware key – to log into their LastPass vault. This eliminates the need for users to enter their master password, making the login process more convenient and secure.
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CMO of the FIDO Alliance, commended LastPass for taking an important step towards providing simpler and more secure access to LastPass vaults. He emphasized the FIDO Alliance’s mission to reduce reliance on passwords and highlighted the significance of LastPass’ use of unphishable FIDO2 authenticators, which eliminates the requirement for a knowledge-based credential.
With the introduction of FIDO2 authenticators, LastPass customers have more options when setting up passwordless login to their vault. Currently, the FIDO2 authenticators are supported on desktop browsers and Chrome and Firefox extensions, with support for Safari browser extension and desktop application coming soon. LastPass Teams and Business customers also have the ability to enable or disable passwordless login and dictate which FIDO2 authenticators can be used.
LastPass’s commitment to passwordless authentication goes beyond providing a seamless login experience. The company also supports FIDO2 attestation validations, allowing users to further validate the FIDO2 authenticator data during security key registration. These measures are part of LastPass’ journey towards obtaining FIDO2 certification for its servers, signaling its dedication to reducing the world’s reliance on passwords.
By offering passwordless login options, LastPass replaces the need for a master password as the primary method of authentication. This gives users simple and secure access to the numerous sites stored within their LastPass vault. To learn more about passwordless authentication with LastPass, visit their website.
In conclusion, LastPass continues to innovate its Passwordless Login solution with the availability of FIDO2 authenticators, providing customers with a seamless and secure passwordless login experience. This aligns with the company’s mission to lead the charge towards a future without passwords and contribute to better password hygiene and overall security.