Authentication 101: 5 Advantages of the iShield Key series

Do you know the iShield Key? The iShield Key series provides an answer to the question of user digital identity security. What does this mean? iShield Key secures a user's digital identity by serving as an authenticator on websites, applications, online services and corporate networks. In addition, it can even secure physical access control, for example on the way to the office.

Authentication 101: Passwords can be compromised, iShield Keys cannot

The hardware token is the key to multiple or two-factor authentication for a user at an online service. iShield Key secures access to Google, Microsoft applications & Co.

The product series thus offers the strongest authentication that is simultaneously simple, secure and flexible and actively protects users from online attacks through phishing, social engineering or account takeover.

In addition, the Swissbit iShield Key series complies with global cybersecurity requirements as well as the NIS-2 directive for the EU and the Zero Trust architectures, which have been mandatory for US authorities, among others, since 2022.

The five key advantages of the iShield Key

1. Robustness

The iShield Key is a durable security key that has a robust, fully molded housing that is waterproof.

2. Optimized Design

To prevent damage and increase durability, touch authentication has been integrated into the back of the iShield Key.

3. Mobile

Authentication with NFC for smartphones is done with a simple “tap-and-go”.

4. Security

The iShield Key product family offers security based on tamper-proof smart card chips with strong cryptography.

5. Compatibility

The iShield Key can be used for FIDO2- and U2F-compatible websites and online services such as Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon and many more.

An additional advantage: iShield Key effectively strengthens and secures your customer support

Conclusion

The iShield Key product family once again underlines the competence and decades of experience in the field of authentication. The product focuses on the security of the customer and their digital identity. The security of data, the sovereignty of data, is playing an increasingly important role for both companies and end users. To secure digital identities and provide worry-free physical access, our colleagues in the Berlin factory, where all our storage and security products are manufactured and/or refined, regularly improve and optimize the performance of the iShield Key product family.

Does that sound interesting to you? Convince yourself of the iShield Key.