Intelligent Health.tech Issue 15 | Page 57

SECURITY

THALES BRINGS PASSWORDLESS FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION TO THE ENTERPRISE

Thales has announced the SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card – a security key that enables strong multifactor authentication ( MFA ) for the enterprise .

This new contactless smart card allows users to access enterprise devices , applications and cloud services using a fingerprint instead of a password .
The smart cards also support contactless capabilities , allowing users to simply tap the card on any device supporting NFC .
For enterprise users , this smart card provides multiple benefits including better speed , security and convenience than traditional passwords .
Using these security keys , users have strong protection against account takeover and phishing on enterprise devices . User biometrics are securely stored in the card ’ s chip and never leave the smart card itself , ensuring a strong level of data privacy .
This solution can be used for all digital resources supporting the FIDO2 standard , including Windows , Mac , Linux and more .
Danny de Vreeze , Vice President , Identity and Access Management Products , Thales , said : “ MFA adoption has been a common barrier to ensuring security , as many users find it cumbersome and choose to bypass it .
“ The SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card helps to solve this challenge , introducing a physical form factor to strengthen security , while also providing a user experience that is both quick and seamless .
“ Adding to a strong portfolio of FIDO-supported security keys and solutions , this product is on the cutting edge of phishing-resistant authentication .” �
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