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Auth FIDO2 Passwordless Enabled But Not Governed
Medium Severity Microsoft 365 security check in the Authentication methods domain.
FIDO2 passwordless authentication is enabled but lacks governance controls (no key restrictions or attestation) Without key restrictions and attestation, any FIDO2 device can register. Siemserva runs this check automatically across your tenant and maps every finding to the compliance frameworks below.
Check summary
What this check verifies
FIDO2 passwordless authentication is enabled but lacks governance controls (no key restrictions or attestation)
Why it matters
Without key restrictions and attestation, any FIDO2 device can register. This creates inconsistent security assurance and makes it difficult to ensure only approved hardware is in use
How to fix it
Enable key restrictions with an AAGUID allowlist and enforce attestation in the FIDO2 policy
Siemserva flags every tenant where this check fails and, with Senserva Trustworthy AI remediation, can propose a validated fix you approve before it applies.
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Compliance framework mappings
Findings from this check serve as evidence for:
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Common questions
What does the Auth FIDO2 Passwordless Enabled But Not Governed check verify?
FIDO2 passwordless authentication is enabled but lacks governance controls (no key restrictions or attestation) It is a Medium Severity check in the Authentication methods domain, one of the 650+ checks Siemserva runs across Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender, and Entra ID.
How do I fix a Auth FIDO2 Passwordless Enabled But Not Governed finding?
Enable key restrictions with an AAGUID allowlist and enforce attestation in the FIDO2 policy Siemserva ranks the finding by Severity and, with Senserva Trustworthy AI, can propose a validated, approve-before-apply configuration fix.
Which compliance frameworks does this check evidence?
Findings from this check map to SCuBA, MCSB, NIST, SOC2, CIS, HIPAA, and MCSB controls IM-6, IM-7. That mapping is what turns a scan finding into audit evidence.
Can I ask my own AI about this check?
Yes. This page includes a free copy-paste AI prompt carrying the check's facts: what it verifies, the risk, the remediation, and the framework mappings. Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot; cite-worthy detail without giving an AI access to your tenant.
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