Remember UAF
Full name: Universal Authentication Framework
Memory aid: Universal Authentication follows a Framework.
UAF is distinct from FIDO U2F and FIDO2.
Study area: Identity & access · Batch 8
Relevant study for: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 · ISC2 CISSP 2024 outline · ISC2 SSCP · Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 · Identity and Access Administrator SC-300 · ISC2 CC · Cybersecurity Architect SC-100
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UAF — Universal Authentication Framework
Defines a FIDO authentication framework for supported passwordless use cases.
Why learn UAF — Universal Authentication Framework?
Defines a FIDO authentication framework for supported passwordless use cases.
Where it came from
UAF is distinct from FIDO U2F and FIDO2.
- Memory aid (a learning cue, not the expansion): Universal Authentication follows a Framework.
Build your understanding
Work through these exercises in order. Try the task before opening a reference.
- Without looking, expand UAF: Universal Authentication Framework.
- Recall this memory aid: Universal Authentication follows a Framework.
- Explain the practical use: Defines a FIDO authentication framework for supported passwordless use cases.
- Explain this distinction: UAF is distinct from FIDO U2F and FIDO2.
- Identify UAF in a device specification, architecture diagram, or system inventory.
Documentation and sources
- FIDO Alliance specifications (fidoalliance.org)