A municipal help desk wants staff to sign in with a FIDO2 security key instead of typing a shared password. Which authentication approach does that describe?
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Short Explanation
Passwordless is the move away from shared typed secrets—like using a badge key instead of writing the door code on a sticky note. A FIDO2 key is one of those modern methods. It still authenticates the person; it just does not lean on a password.
Full Explanation
Passwordless authentication reduces reliance on passwords by using alternatives such as FIDO2 security keys, Windows Hello, or authenticator apps with passwordless flows. For municipal users, that improves security and avoids shared-password habits. It is not the same as Conditional Access network firewalling or storing credentials in Blob storage.