Thales has unveiled a new solution designed to streamline the deployment and management of FIDO security passkeys for large-scale implementations. The OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution enables organizations to efficiently manage the complete lifecycle of FIDO keys while transitioning to passwordless authentication systems. The launch follows Thales’ previous efforts in passwordless authentication, expanding their enterprise security portfolio.
The solution provides IT teams with comprehensive control over FIDO key management, from initial enrollment through to eventual revocation. By allowing IT departments to pre-register keys and handle lifecycle management tasks, the platform helps reduce the burden on end users while maintaining security standards. The approach supports recent FIDO Alliance guidelines for enterprise passkey implementation, which emphasize the importance of streamlined deployment processes.
A key feature of the solution is its integration with Microsoft Entra ID through FIDO2 provisioning APIs, enabling organizations to pre-register Thales FIDO keys for their users. The integration is particularly relevant for enterprises using Microsoft 365, providing secure authentication capabilities from initial deployment. The feature arrives as Microsoft implements mandatory multi-factor authentication across its enterprise platforms.
“Authentication is at the heart of securing identities and we are committed to supporting organizations securely transition to passwordless authentication,” said Danny de Vreeze, Vice President of Identity & Access Management at Thales. “This solution eliminates the barriers to smooth adoption and enables IT teams to easily manage FIDO security keys beyond just the enrollment.”
“The FIDO Alliance’s mission is to reduce the world’s reliance on passwords with simpler, stronger authentication,” said Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO at The FIDO Alliance. “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 solution forms part of Thales’ Passwordless 360° approach, which aims to facilitate large-scale passwordless authentication deployment. It includes features for phishing-resistant authentication and streamlined key management processes, designed to enhance both security and user productivity in enterprise environments. The development comes as organizations increasingly seek to implement FIDO2-based security solutions to combat rising cybersecurity threats.
Sources: Financial Post, Thales Group
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