- In December 2024, RSA Security rolled out updated versions of its MFA tools during the Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit. Their new RSA Authenticator App 4.5 now supports secure, device-bound passkeys for both Android and iOS platforms. Designed to block phishing attacks, it works across a variety of digital environments including cloud and legacy systems. They also launched the RSA iShield Key 2 Series, which is equipped with multi-standard authentication support like FIDO2 and PIV. These keys meet federal-grade security standards and aim to help organizations adopt Zero Trust strategies more effectively.
- In January 2025, HID Global took a big step to strengthen its access control solutions by acquiring 3millID Corporation and Third Millennium Systems Ltd. These additions help expand HID’s security offerings for both commercial and government clients across the U.S. and Europe. The goal is to make access control systems more connected and easier to manage, especially as demand grows for scalable and secure entry solutions. This move enhances HID’s ability to serve complex authentication needs across a wider range of sectors.
- Thales introduced a new platform in February 2025 aimed at helping organizations manage passwordless login methods more easily. Their OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution works with Microsoft Entra ID and allows businesses to handle secure passkeys at scale. This includes issuing, monitoring, and retiring hardware security keys efficiently. The solution is designed to simplify large-scale deployments of FIDO authentication and support growing efforts to move away from passwords altogether. It’s part of Thales’ push toward more user-friendly and compliant security solutions.
- In February 2025, IDEMIA launched a feature for its biometric payment cards that lets users enroll their fingerprint using just their smartphone. This makes the process easier and more accessible for consumers who want a secure but simple way to activate their cards. The move responds to growing interest in biometric payment options, which many users see as both safer and more convenient than traditional methods. Early feedback suggests strong consumer interest in this streamlined approach.
