The USDA turned to the capabilities of Fast IDentity Online (FIDO), a set of authentication protocols that use cryptographic keys on user devices, to provide a secure way to authenticate user identities without words exceeds. The USDA's adoption of FIDO highlights the importance of organizations moving away from password authentication and adopting more secure MFA technologies.
This report provides examples to help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture through use cases, recommended actions, and resources. USDA successfully implemented MFA by adopting a centralized model, making incremental improvements, and addressing specific use cases. Organizations experiencing phishing-resistant authentication issues are encouraged to review this report.
