New solution allows Enterprises to accelerate and secure passwordless implementation by managing FIDO security passkeys at scale simply and efficiently
Thales, a global leader in technology and security solutions, has unveiled OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management, a cutting-edge solution designed to help large enterprises efficiently deploy and manage FIDO security passkeys at scale. This latest innovation reinforces Thales’ commitment to enabling seamless and secure passwordless authentication for organizations worldwide.
The OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution integrates an interoperable management platform with Thales hardware FIDO security keys (passkeys)—purpose-built for large enterprises. By streamlining the entire lifecycle of FIDO security keys, the solution empowers CISOs to accelerate and fortify their organizations’ passwordless security journey. In addition, organizations benefit from Thales’ industry-leading expertise in cybersecurity and large-scale deployment projects.
Danny de Vreeze, Vice President, Identity & Access Management at Thales, stated: “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.”
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While FIDO security keys are widely recognized as the gold standard for protecting enterprises against phishing attacks, challenges such as complex self-registration and lifecycle management inefficiencies often hinder seamless deployment. These obstacles contribute to user frustration, increased IT workloads, and delayed passwordless adoption.
With unique automation capabilities, Thales’ new solution allows IT teams to preregister, enroll, and manage security keys effortlessly throughout their lifecycle—from issuance to revocation. By eliminating end-user complexity, OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management enhances productivity, accelerates FIDO authentication deployment, and reinforces enterprise security.
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO at The FIDO Alliance, commented: “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.”
The interoperable management platform seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Entra ID via FIDO2 provisioning APIs, allowing enterprises to pre-register Thales FIDO security keys on behalf of their users. This capability further simplifies the deployment of passwordless authentication across organizations, ensuring scalability, security, and ease of management.