08 Aug HID launches next-generation FIDO hardware and centralised management at scale

HID has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials, powered by the Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution, aimed at helping organisations deploy and manage passkeys at an enterprise scale.

Research from the FIDO Alliance indicates that while 87 per cent of enterprises are adopting passkeys, almost half cite complexity and cost as barriers to deployment. HID’s solution offers a streamlined transition to passwordless authentication.

The new portfolio enhances user experience and security, offering phishing-resistant authentication and enterprise-grade lifecycle management, making scalable passwordless security accessible for organisations of all sizes.

It also provides centralised control, reducing IT support requirements and allowing seamless operation across diverse work environments.

“Phishing-resistant authentication isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a journey, and we’re here to help enterprises along the way,” said Sean Dyon, Vice President & Head of the Authentication Business Unit at HID. “Rolling out passkeys isn’t just about issuing devices, it is 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.”

HID has introduced three new Crescendo® authenticators: Crescendo Keys, designed for ergonomics and remote PIN reset; Crescendo Cards, which serve as both corporate badges and digital access credentials; and the OMNIKEY 5022 Contactless Reader, a cost-effective FIDO reader for PCs. All devices are compatible with Microsoft Entra ID and major identity providers, facilitating smooth deployment within existing infrastructures.