Thales Launches OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management: The Future of Passwordless Authentication

• New solution allows Enterprises to accelerate and secure passwordless implementation by managing FIDO* security passkeys at scale simply and efficiently
• Provides full control of the entire FIDO key lifecycle to IT and facilitates accelerated FIDO adoption

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity remains a paramount concern for businesses worldwide. Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, has stepped up with a groundbreaking solution—OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management. This new offering aims to simplify and secure the adoption of passwordless authentication on a large scale for enterprises.

Understanding OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management

OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management combines an efficient management platform with Thales’ proprietary FIDO security keys, designed specifically for large organizations. The platform allows IT administrators to manage the complete lifecycle of FIDO security keys, offering end-to-end solutions that span from enrollment to revocation.

Core Benefits for IT Administrators

For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), this solution addresses key challenges in the transition to passwordless authentication. By streamlining the enrollment and lifecycle management of FIDO keys, the OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management platform reduces user frustration and IT overhead. This results in smoother, more efficient deployment of secure authentication mechanisms.

Danny de Vreeze, Vice President, Identity & Access Management at Thales, said: “Authentication is at the heart of securing identities, and we are committed to supporting organizations securely transition to passwordless authentication. This solution eliminates the barriers to smooth adoption and enables IT teams to easily manage FIDO security keys beyond just the enrollment. The OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution is a crucial part of our Passwordless 360° approach that encourages organizations to deploy passwordless at scale and reap its strategic benefits.”

Why FIDO Security Keys?

FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) security keys are recognized as the gold standard for protecting enterprises from phishing attacks. However, manual registration processes often hinder adoption. The OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution pivots this by facilitating quick preregistration and seamless management of FIDO keys.

Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO at The FIDO Alliance, said: “The FIDO Alliance’s mission is to reduce the world’s reliance on passwords with simpler, stronger authentication. As an active board member of The FIDO Alliance, Thales underscores that mission by supporting a wider deployment of FIDO standards via its device-bound passkey Management Solution – with the added bonus of full key lifecycle management.”

Microsoft Integration and Seamless Deployment

The solution is interoperable with Microsoft Entra ID, integrating via FIDO2 provisioning APIs. This interoperability enables organizations to pre-register Thales FIDO keys on behalf of their users. For enterprises adopting Microsoft 365, it means secure and seamless authentication from day one.

Natee Pretikul, Principal Product Management Lead at Microsoft Security, said: “With FIDO2 provisioning APIs and our longstanding collaboration with Thales, we are empowering organizations to deploy phishing-resistant authentication at scale. By pre-registering end users for a passkey (FIDO2) credential, we enable them to use phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication methods more quickly.”

Award-Winning Innovation

Thales’ commitment to innovation is evident in its recognition as an Identity Trailblazer at the 2024 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards. This accolade highlights the company’s dedication to providing innovative identity and access management (IAM) solutions that protect and secure the digital world.

Conclusion: A Secure and Seamless Future

OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management marks a significant step forward in Thales’ journey to support organizations in adopting passwordless authentication. By offering full lifecycle management of FIDO keys and seamless integration with Microsoft Entra ID, it addresses critical pain points in secure authentication.

As security threats continue to evolve, solutions like OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management are crucial. They not only protect enterprise identities from cyber threats but also improve user experience by streamlining the authentication process.

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