Overview#

Roaming Authenticator is a Web Authentication API WebAuthN Authenticator which is an Implementation of the WebAuthn Authenticator Model and is typically a Security Key that can connect to multiple WebAuthn Client Device, and interaction MUST be negotiated over a supported transport protocol.

Roaming Authenticators may be:

• Touch ID with a Secure Element
• Fingerprint reader with a Secure Element
• PIN and Touch sensor with a Secure Element
• Virtual Authenticators

Roaming Authenticator may support CTAP1, CTAP2, or both protocols.Examples of Roaming Authenticators might include USB security keys, BLE-enabled Mobile Device applications, or NFC-enabled proximity cards.

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Security Key
• Virtual Authenticator
• Web Authentication API
• WebAuthn Authentication
• WebAuthn Authenticator