FIDO Alliance launches protocol to simplify secure IoT deployment The FIDO Alliance set up to promote stronger device authentication has launched its FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) protocol, an open IoT standard enabling devices to join or ‘onboard’ cloud and on-premises management platforms more securely. Through this standard, the FIDO Alliance is tackling challenges in security, cost and complexity associated with IoT device deployment at scale. FIDO Device Onboard advances the fundamental vision of the Alliance, which has brought together over 250 enterprises and government agencies around the world to address cybersecurity and where possible move away from reliance on passwords. Strong wireless growth helps boost AT&T Q1 revenues AT&T has reported increased revenues on the back of solid wireless growth, driven…