FIDO2 and W3C WebAuthn Standard
FIDO2 (Fast IDentity Online) comprises the W3C Web Authentication (WebAuthn) specification and the FIDO Alliance Client-to-Authenticator Protocol (CTAP). WebAuthn Level 3 (2025) enables passwordless authentication using public key cryptography. Authenticators include platform authenticators (biometrics), roaming authenticators (security keys), and passkeys (synced credentials). Supported by all major browsers and operating systems. Over 15 billion accounts enabled for passkey sign-in.
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Framework Domains (5)
Attestation and Trust
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ATT-1 | Attestation Formats |
| ATT-2 | Attestation Types |
| ATT-3 | Metadata Service Integration |
| ATT-4 | Enterprise Attestation |
Authentication Ceremony
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WebAuthn-6.1 | Authentication Challenge |
| WebAuthn-6.2 | Assertion Verification |
| WebAuthn-6.3 | User Verification |
| WebAuthn-6.4 | Counter Verification |
Authenticator Requirements (CTAP2)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTAP2-1 | Authenticator API Commands |
| CTAP2-2 | Transport Protocols |
| CTAP2-3 | PIN/UV Protocol |
| CTAP2-4 | Credential Management |
| CTAP2-5 | Authenticator Configuration |
Registration Ceremony
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WebAuthn-5.1 | Credential Creation |
| WebAuthn-5.2 | Authenticator Selection |
| WebAuthn-5.3 | Attestation Statement Verification |
| WebAuthn-5.4 | Credential Storage |
Security and Privacy Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-1 | Data Integrity Proofs |
| SEC-2 | Enveloping Proofs |
| SEC-3 | Non-Repudiation |
| SEC-4 | Privacy Considerations |
| SEC-5 | Channel Binding |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FIDO2 and W3C WebAuthn Standard?
FIDO2 and W3C WebAuthn Standard is a compliance framework from International (W3C / FIDO Alliance) with 5 domains and 22 controls. FIDO2 (Fast IDentity Online) comprises the W3C Web Authentication (WebAuthn) specification and the FIDO Alliance Client-to-Authenticator Protocol (CTAP). WebAuthn Level 3 (2025) enables passwordless authentication using public key cryptography. Authenticators include platform authenticators (biometrics), roaming authenticators (security keys), and passkeys (synced credentials). Supported by all major browsers and operating systems. Over 15 billion accounts enabled for passkey sign-in. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does FIDO2 and W3C WebAuthn Standard have?
FIDO2 and W3C WebAuthn Standard has 22 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Authenticator Requirements (CTAP2) (5 controls), Security and Privacy Requirements (5 controls), Attestation and Trust (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does FIDO2 and W3C WebAuthn Standard map to?
FIDO2 and W3C WebAuthn Standard maps to 295 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (14% coverage), CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) (14% coverage), HL7 FHIR Security Framework (14% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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