hales has announced the SafeNet

IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card – a security key that enables strong multi-factor 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 FIDOsupported security keys and solutions , this product is on the cutting edge of phishingresistant authentication .”

MFA adoption has been a common barrier to ensuring security , as many users find it cumbersome and choose to bypass it .

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