Passwords are deeply entrenched in the vast majority of web experiences due to the ease of use for end users and simplicity of operations for organizations. IBM recently received the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliances FIDO2 certification. Instead of relying on a shared secret such as a password, PKI relies on asymmetric cryptography. The result is a login process that is fast, secure and transparent for users. IBM Security hopes to move industry one step closer to a standardized approach to authentication and the eventual end of passwords.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/supporting-the-shift-to-passwordless-authentication-with-fido/