Biometric security key for phishing-resistant MFA
Biometric security keys, like those compliant with FIDO2, offer phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) by using fingerprint or facial recognition alongside a secure element on the key. This method combines the strength of hardware-based security keys with the convenience of biometrics, making it difficult for attackers to gain unauthorized access even if they obtain a user's password.
How it works:
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FIDO2
Compliance:
These keys
adhere to the FIDO2 standard, which is a set of protocols designed for strong,
phishing-resistant authentication.
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Biometric
Authentication:
The key
incorporates a fingerprint sensor or other biometric scanner.
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Secure
Element:
The key
contains a secure element to store cryptographic keys and biometric data,
preventing compromise.
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Phishing
Resistance:
Even if a user is tricked into entering their password on a fake website, the attacker would still need the physical security key and the corresponding biometric information to authenticate.
Token has announced the launch of Token BioKey, a new line of FIDO-compliant security keys that provide enterprises with phishing-resistant, passwordless multifactor authentication (MFA). Built with on-device fingerprint sensors and secure elements, Token BioKey delivers biometric authentication in a compact, field-upgradable form factor and complements Token’s wearable biometric smart ring.
The Token
BioKey series includes two models:
• Token
BioKey: USB-only connectivity.
• Token BioKey Plus: USB + Bluetooth + NFC + USB-rechargable.
Both models feature a capacitive fingerprint sensor for on-device biometric verification and an EAL5+ certified secure element for safe storage and use of FIDO credentials. The Plus model features a battery that powers radio functions when the device is not connected to the user's device.
“Token BioKey is designed to meet the evolving security needs of modern enterprises,” said Rob Osterwise, VP R&D, CTO of Token. “By combining biometric authentication with flexible connectivity options and centralised management, we are providing organisations with a scalable solution to combat phishing and other cyberthreats.”
Key features
• Phishing-resistant
MFA: Mitigates risks associated with phishing, man-in-the-middle
attacks, and other vulnerabilities of legacy MFA solutions.
• Biometric
security: Ensures that only the registered user can use the key, even
if it is lost or stolen.
• Field
upgradable: Allows for firmware updates to address emerging threats
and maintain cutting-edge security.
• Centralised
management: The Token Authenticator Console enables administrators to
manage hardware assignments, customise security settings, and handle
provisioning and deprovisioning across the organisation.
• Seamless integration: Compatible with major IAM and SSO solutions, including Microsoft, Cisco Duo, Okta, Google, and Ping.
Benefits of Biometric Security Keys for MFA:
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Enhanced
Security:
Biometrics
add an extra layer of security, making it much harder for attackers to
impersonate a user.
·
Phishing
Resistance:
Hardware
security keys are inherently resistant to phishing attacks because they are not
vulnerable to the same threats as passwords or one-time codes sent via SMS or
email.
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Convenience:
Biometric
authentication can be more convenient than entering long passwords or waiting
for SMS codes.
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Passwordless
Authentication:
In some
cases, biometric security keys can enable passwordless logins, further
simplifying the authentication process.
·
Compliance:
Organizations
are increasingly adopting phishing-resistant MFA solutions to meet security
standards and regulations.
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