U2F

Noun

Meaning

U2F (uncountable)

(computer security) Initialism of Universal 2nd Factor, a standard to strengthen and simplify two-factor authentication (2FA).

Examples

Being the co-creators of the FIDO U2F protocol, we are excited that Okta has joined the Alliance. Source: Internet

In parallel, Yubico engineers and other members of the FIDO Alliance are finalizing specifications and certification testing tools for U2F over Bluetooth transport. Source: Internet

Essentially, FIDO2 is the passwordless evolution of FIDO U2F. Source: Internet

FIDO2 is built on the same security and privacy features of FIDO U2F: strong public key cryptography, no drivers or client software and one key for unlimited account access with no shared secrets. Source: Internet

For iPhones and other iOS devices, Bluetooth will be the way you communicate with your U2F token. Source: Internet

Google has launched wide-spread support for U2F on its platform. Source: Internet

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