 Do you know what FIDO2 is? FIDO2 is the passwordless evolution of FIDOUTF, or Universal Second Factor. Its goal is to simplify authentication with an open and secure standard, where you only need to tap a device in order to grant authentication. FIDO stands for Fast Identity Online, and it was created by the FIDO Alliance. FIDO uses public key cryptography, making phishing and person-in-the-middle attacks almost impossible. Now you know what FIDO2 is, and this was Identity in a Minute.