fido联盟关于u2f原理的overview-Universal2ndFactor(U2F).PDF

Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) Overview FIDO Alliance Proposed Standard 14 May 2015 This version: /specs/fido-undefined-undefined-psfido-u2f- overview-v1.0-undefined-pshtml Editors: Sampath Srinivas, Google, Inc. Dirk Balfanz, Google, Inc. Eric Tiffany, FIDO Alliance Alexei Czeskis, Google, Inc. The English version of this specification is the only normative version. Non-normative translations may also be available. Copyright © 2013-2015 FIDO Alliance All Rights Reserved. Abstract The FIDO U2F protocol enables relying parties to offer a strong cryptographic 2nd factor option for end user security. The relying partys dependence on passwords is reduced. The password can even be simplified to a 4 digit PIN. End users carry a single U2F device which works with any relying party supporting the protocol. The user gets the convenience of a single keychain device and convenient security. This document is an overview of the U2F protocol and is a recommended first-read before reading detailed protocol documents. Status of This Document This section describes the status of this document at the time of its publication. Other documents may supersede this document. A list of current FIDO Alliance publications and the latest revision of this technical report can be found in the FIDO Alliance specifications index at https:// /specifications/. This document was published by the FIDO Alliance as a Proposed Standard. If you wish to make comments regarding this document, please Contact Us. All comments are welcome. Implementation of certain elements of this Specification may require licenses under third party intellectual property rights, including without limitation, patent rights. The FIDO Alliance, Inc. and its Members and any other contributors to the Specification are not, and shall not be held, responsible in any manner for identifying or failing to identify any or all such thi