countries pushing phishing-resistant MFA
are using passkeys as a passwordless authentication methods
major actors in finance are relying on FIDO to identity their customers and employees
From established financial enterprises to innovative digital banks, Thales provides tailored authentication solutions for every need. Our solutions help banks meet FIDO standards with advanced features like biometric authentication, secure key lifecycle management, and seamless integration across physical and digital environments.
It’s time to move on from outdated passwords and vulnerable MFA. In this ebook, we discuss how you can leverage FIDO2 and PKI to fortify your authentication systems against phishing attacks and build a more secure, passwordless future that enhances both security and user experience.
For financial institutions with physical locations, meeting FIDO compliance and implementing phishing-resistant MFA shouldn’t disrupt your current infrastructure. Whether your financial institution relies on PKI or is ready to explore FIDO, we’ve designed our physical access solutions to integrate with your existing systems, ensuring a secure and seamless transition to enhanced security measures.
Simplify FIDO compliance with dual-purpose smart cards
Modernize physical access without overhauling your existing security framework. Our dual-purpose smart cards combine PKI-based authentication with FIDO2 support, providing a single, secure credential for branch and online banking access, transaction approvals, and identity verification—all while enabling MFA and streamlined access control.
Streamline authentication with converged credentials
Reduce administrative complexity and strengthen security by adopting our all-in-one badge solutions. Relying on OTPs alone leaves gaps in security – our solutions integrate PKI for physical access with FIDO2 for digital authentication, ensuring a higher level of protection for every user. Organizations can consolidate multiple authentication methods, including OTP, PKI, FIDO, into one cost-effective, scalable platform.
Future-proof access control with cutting-edge biometrics
Stay ahead of evolving compliance mandate and security threats trends with our advanced biometric solutions. Our fingerprint-enabled smart cards add an extra layer of phishing-resistant protection to physical access points, high-risk transactions, and sensitive operations - without disrupting the user experience.
Request a free FIDO token today and start protecting your systems, without the complexity.
Digital banks are changing the way we manage our money, offering convenient and innovative services entirely online. But operating in the digital world comes with its own set of security challenges. While all banks must meet FIDO compliance, enable MFA, and prevent phishing, digital banks face the added complexity of achieving this while maintaining a seamless online experience – here’s how Thales can help.
Eliminate password vulnerabilities across all systems
Digital banks face a growing need to eliminate password vulnerabilities, especially when combating phishing and credential theft. Our Passwordless 360° strategy enables banks to provide secure, passwordless access using FIDO2 technology, allowing customers to authenticate using biometrics or security keys while streamlining security and improving the user experience in the process.
Boost customer trust and satisfaction through secure mobile banking
As more customers rely on their phones for banking, it's crucial to keep these transactions secure without making the process complicated. The Thales Mobile Authentication Suite delivers seamless, omni-channel authentication while meeting FIDO standards. Implement robust MFA with biometrics and device binding, while minimizing friction for legitimate users through risk-based authentication.
Accelerate customer onboarding and ensure compliance
Leverage the Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform, a cloud-native solution that combines KYC, identity verification, authentication, and risk management services through a single API. Banks can secure the entire customer journey—from onboarding to daily access—while meeting FIDO standards and complying with regulatory requirements like PSD2, PCI DSS 4.0 and FIPS 140.
Best in class security
Thales controls the entire manufacturing cycle and develops its own FIDO crypto libraries, which reduces the risk of being compromised.
Regulatory Expertise
Meet PSD2, GDPR and other industry standards with FIDO2 and PKI-certified solutions.
Risk-Based Authentication
Leverage adaptive authentication capabilities to dynamically adjust security levels based on user behavior and risk factors.
Cloud-based platform
Securely manage FIDO keys and PKI credentials through our cloud-native solutions, enabling seamless scaling as your business grows.
Flexible deployment options
Choose between cloud, on-premises or hybrid solutions to fit your specific needs.
Personalization
Deliver branded smart card or tokens directly to end users with our personalization services.
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.”
Andrew Shikiar
Executive Director and CEO
The FIDO Alliance
