HID unveils new line of FIDO-certified credentials for passkeys

New research emanating from the FIDO Alliance shows that, while 87% of enterprises are adopting passkeys, nearly half of those that are yet to do so focus on complexity and cost concerns as being the primary barriers. For its part, HID’s solution streamlines the shift to passwordless authentication.

This next phase of HID’s passwordless authentication roadmap affords enterprises choice, flexibility and speed to deploy FIDO without compromising user experience or security posture. The expanded portfolio delivers phishing-resistant authentication with enterprise-grade lifecycle management, making scalable passwordless security accessible to organisations of all sizes.

The solution works “seamlessly” across diverse work environments, while reducing IT support requirements through centralised visibility and control.

Management at scale

“Phishing-resistant authentication isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition,” said Sean Dyon, vice-president and head of the authentication business unit at HID. “Rather, it’s a journey. We’re here to help enterprises along the way.”

Dyon added: “Rolling out passkeys isn’t just about issuing devices, either. It’s about giving security teams the tools to manage them at the enterprise scale with the same precision as the rest of the identity stack. Our next generation portfolio delivers both the hardware diversity and FIDO management capabilities organisations need to deploy and manage passkeys at scale.”

Rolling out FIDO across the enterprise isn’t solely focused on secure hardware. It’s also about control, continuity and compliance. HID’s new subscription-based solution empowers IT and identity access management leaders to drive passwordless adoption at scale: securely, efficiently and with the benefit of full administrative oversight.

Adopting HID’s Enterprise Passkey Management, end users can:

*remotely initiate and manage provisioning: issue FIDO credentials on behalf of end users to reduce manual effort, focus on end user training requirements and accelerate deployment

*gain full lifecycle visibility: manage issuance, revocation and audit trails at scale to support both compliance and operational efficiency

Expanded hardware portfolio

Through the expanded Crescendo line, there are three new purpose-built authenticators purpose-designed to meet diverse enterprise requirements:

*Crescendo keys: redesigned in response to market feedback for improved ergonomics, usability and accessibility (supports FIDO2, PKI and OATH with remote PIN reset, which is perfect for power users and regulated environments)

*Crescendo cards: a single and universal credential – a corporate badge that offers both physical access to facilities and passwordless access to digital enterprise resources (available as dual interface or contactless cards, with support for FIDO, PKI, OATH and other key physical access technologies)

*OMNIKEY 5022 contactless reader: a high-quality and cost-effective FIDO reader for authentication to PCs and workstations

All devices are fully compatible with Microsoft Entra ID and many other major identity providers, thereby enabling seamless deployment within existing enterprise infrastructure.

Early adopters

Early testers have praised the solution’s ease of use and enterprise readiness. David Backus, sales engineer at TX Systems Identity Solutions, commented: “The new Crescendo key immediately stood out with its sleek and durable design. The set-up procedure was intuitive and fast. It stands apart from other FIDO keys on the market and is on par with the quality we’ve come to expect from HID credentials. We will be recommending this authentication device to all of our customers who require a secure credential for authentication to Entra ID and Windows accounts.”

This one-card solution provides FIDO-based passwordless access to business applications and physical spaces in order to increase workforce productivity through simplified deployment and management.

*Seos FIDO-enabled card: combines Seos physical access technology with phishing-resistant FIDO 2.1 authentication in a secure and single credential

*MIFARE DESFire EV3 FIDO-enabled card: integrates advanced DESFire EV3 smart card technology with FIDO 2.1 support for unified access

*Further information is available online at www.hidglobal.com