Higher, faster, stronger. This new and improved high reliability, high durability Hardware authenticator offers unparalleled standards and encryption protocols. Delivering phishing-resistant authentication for enterprises and public sector organizations worldwide, this key for a safer tomorrow is offered a variety of options. Built on the FIDO2 standards, with capacity of up to 300 passkeys- this identity first solution offers, in one version, a unique software-hardware access control in a singular device. An ability to dazzle all others. A new solution, renewed protection for the new protected age.
“A very little key, will open a very heavy door”. You don’t need to be a literary icon to understand the importance of this tech advancement. Safety first, this identity first cyber hardware-based solution is your key to the “heaviest of all doors”. To a better, tougher, safer cyber tomorrow. Introducing the new iShield key 2.0 Hardware authenticator solutions family. Based on the FIDO2 standard, at its core these solutions support passwordless authentication with market-leading capacity for up to 300 Passkeys. Made by storage and security solutions visionary Swissbit, the Pro versions of these identity solutions expand functionality to include Hash based messager authentication code One Time Password (HOTP) and Time-based One Time Password (TOTP). Thus, generating one-time passwords and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) for smartcard integration.
Unlocking a brave new world, the iShield Key 2 MIFARE Near Field Communication (NFC) version uniquely combines digital and physical access control in a single device. Enabling efficient authentication for both IT systems and physical infrastructure such as buildings or secure printing environments. For customers with the highest security requirements, a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified version is also offered. All models are structured in a compact, slick, lightweight, and rugged industrial-grade casing.
Infused with German quality standards (as it is Engineered and manufactured at Swissbit’s facility in Berlin), these security solutions are powered with an NXP chip. Providing phishing-resistant authentication, and much much more, for enterprises and public sector organizations worldwide. With this chip technology, the iShield Key 2 MIFARE supports DESFire EV3, enabling true hybrid usage. This allows the key to integrate seamlessly into daily workflows and support custom applications based on MIFARE technology – ideal for use cases such as time tracking, cafeteria payment, or campus ID cards.
Not only that, optional support for leading access control technologies such as HID SEOS and LEGIC advant / LEGIC neon, providing customers with the flexibility to integrate the key into existing systems and infrastructures can also be provided. FIDO-certified and support OpenSC for open smartcard integration. For deployments with stringent compliance needs, the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified version ensures adherence to top-tier security standards.
The iShield Key 2 is currently available with USB-C, with USB-A variants scheduled for release by end of Q2 2025. All models support NFC for contactless use. The portfolio consists of three main lines: iShield Key 2, iShield Key 2 MIFARE, and iShield Key 2 FIPS. Each line is available in a base FIDO2-only version and a Pro version supporting HOTP, TOTP, and PIV. This breadth allows organizations to select the authenticator that best fits their specific requirements and use cases.
As all solutions are FIDO-certified and support OpenSC for open smartcard integration- upgraded security has never been more accessible. As for deployments with stringent compliance needs, the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified version ensures adherence to top-tier security standards. Furthermore, the iShield key 2.0 offers well suited manageability of verified, company-issued security keys for those in need of Enterprise Attestation.