Secure Authentication for Manufacturing

Automation and Manufacturing: All-in-One Security Key for Digital and Physical Access

Cyberattacks continue to target the manufacturing industry, which accounted for 26% of IBM X-Force incident response cases in 2024- making it the top target for the fourth year in a row. Phishing remains a growing risk, with IBM reporting a sharp rise in infostealer phishing emails in 2025. In Germany, phishing caused damage at 22% of companies in 2025. The attack surface has grown due to Industry 4.0 technologies such as IIoT devices, cloud-based systems, and embedded and OT systems. To improve production, minimize losses, and protect supply chains, the manufacturing industry needs to strengthen security and resilience. It also needs to comply with global regulations such as FDA, OSHA, EPA, ISO, NIS2, and KRITIS.

Challenges in the Manufacturing & Automation

Secure Shared Workstation Access
Tap-and-Go Passwordless Authentication
Hardware-backed smart cards enable rapid sign-in, individual accountability, and phishing-resistant authentication, with certified security options supporting FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and Common Criteria EAL6+.
Controlled Remote and Emergency Access
Controlled Break-Glass Authentication
Time-limited access, approval workflows, step-up verification, and complete logging secure urgent interventions while supporting NIS2, KRITIS, GMP, and separation-of-duties requirements.
Govern Changing Roles and Privileges
Automated Identity Lifecycle Management
Automated provisioning, role-based access, and immediate deprovisioning keep permissions current, strengthen traceability, and support FDA, GMP, ISO 9001, NIS2, and KRITIS controls.
Protect Critical Operations and Sites
Step-Up Authentication for Critical Actions
Additional verification before high-risk actions protects machines, data, and facilities, while supporting OSHA, EPA, FDA, GMP, and ISO 9001 accountability and auditability expectations.

Why Swissbits iShield Key 2

Regulatory Confidence

The iShield Key 2 supports secure, traceable access across IT and OT environments, helping manufacturers address NIS2, KRITIS, GMP, ISO 9001, OSHA, EPA, and applicable FDA requirements.

Lower Complexity and Cost

Combines digital and physical access in one credential, reducing passwords, badges, and authentication devices for employees, contractors, and technicians across plants, offices, control rooms, and production sites.

Unified Authentication Across Systems

Provides secure access to shared workstations, engineering stations, MES, SCADA, maintenance applications, restricted zones, and corporate networks using one phishing-resistant, hardware-backed credential across connected manufacturing environments.

Built for Harsh Environments

Designed for demanding production settings, the durable iShield Key 2 supports reliable authentication while operators wear gloves or protective equipment and withstands frequent handling across shifts, machines, and sites.

Product details

The new Swissbit iShield Key 2 combines digital and physical access control in one device, enabling seamless authentication for IT systems, buildings, secure printing solutions, and more. As a hybrid key, it integrates effortlessly into daily workflows and supports a comprehensive security strategy. Businesses can quickly elevate their security while gradually introducing new features.

 The Swissbit iShield Key 2 is a key component of a Zero Trust approach, supporting MFA implementation and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as NIS2, CRA, DORA, and the U.S. Executive Order on cybersecurity.

With MIFARE and FIPS variants, it sets new industry standards, being the first FIDO security key to offer MIFARE DESFire EV3 or FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, delivering maximum security for even the most demanding applications.

iShield Key 2 (USB-C / NFC)iShield Key 2 (USB-A / NFC)
Series Name
Form Factor / Device Type
CCID Smartcard, FIDO 
CCID Smartcard, FIDO 
Mechanical Details
60 x 16,0 x 5,2 mm, 
65 x 16,0 x 5,2 mm, 
Temperature Range
Operational: -25 °C to 70 °C Storage: -25 °C to 85 °C
Operational: -25 °C to 70 °C Storage: -25 °C to 85 °C
Certifications
FIPS140-3 L3: Crypto 
FIPS140-3 L3: Crypto 
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10/11, MacOS 
Windows 10/11, MacOS 
Supported Browsers
Firefox, MS Edge, Ch 
Firefox, MS Edge, Ch 
Secure Chip
NXP P71D600 OS: JCOP 4.5 
NXP P71D600 OS: JCOP 4.5 
Algorithms
RSA: 2048, 3072, 4096 ECDSA: 224, 256, 384, 512 
RSA: 2048, 3072, 4096 ECDSA: 224, 256, 384, 512 
Options
MIFARE DESFire EV3, HID SEOS, 
MIFARE DESFire EV3, HID SEOS, 
Compliance
CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS, 
CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS, 
Shipping information options
CSV file containing 
CSV file containing 
iShield Key 2 (USB-C / NFC)
Data SheetFact SheetBrochure iShield Key2User ManualiShield Key 2: Secure Field Updates FAQFlyer Flyer: Supply Chain SecurityBusiness Brief: More Security, Clear ROI iShield Key Management Kit (Windows) iShield Key Management Kit (Linux x86_64: Ubuntu, Debian)iShield Key Management Kit (macOS)
iShield Key 2 (USB-A / NFC)
Data SheetFact SheetBrochure iShield Key2User ManualiShield Key 2: Secure Field Updates FAQFlyer Flyer: Supply Chain SecurityBusiness Brief: More Security, Clear ROI iShield Key Management Kit (Windows) iShield Key Management Kit (Linux x86_64: Ubuntu, Debian)iShield Key Management Kit (macOS)

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