As the workforce rapidly transitions from on-premise IT to cloud and hybrid environments, the need for stronger, faster, and simpler authentication has never been more critical. Organizations are embracing passwordless login solutions not only to reduce cyber risks, but also to improve user experience and meet compliance requirements.
At the heart of this evolution is ATKey — AuthenTrend’s powerful hardware-based fingerprint authentication solution — delivering a seamless, secure, and scalable path to a passwordless enterprise.
🏢 Working Environments Today: Still AD-Centric, But Changing Fast
Many businesses still rely on on-premise Active Directory (AD), where employees log in with passwords that must be complex, changed regularly, and never reused. The challenge is compounded by mixed setups: dedicated PCs, shared PCs, and legacy intranet services.
Meanwhile, more and more companies are either subscribed to Microsoft 365 (E1/E3/E5) or planning to — a clear signal that hybrid and cloud transformation is underway.
☁️ The Shift to Hybrid and Cloud: Entra ID & Passwordless Login
Modern organizations are transitioning to a cloud-first approach by joining PCs to Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). With ATKey, users can log in securely by simply inserting the key and touching the sensor — no password required. This is something Microsoft Authenticator and Windows Hello still cannot do for Entra ID logins. ATKey enables true passwordless Windows login on any Entra ID domain-joined PC — just insert the roaming key and touch. Neither Microsoft Authenticator nor Windows Hello supports this kind of roaming Windows login across devices.
For hybrid environments, ATKey works seamlessly with Azure AD Connect, bridging the cloud and on-prem world with minimal user disruption.
🌐 This approach is becoming the global standard — already adopted by leading enterprises in Japan and beyond.
🔐 Why Hardware Keys? Why ATKey?
Smartphones are often not allowed in high-security environments or users may refuse to install corporate apps on personal devices. In contrast, ATKey is a roaming, portable hardware token that works across shared PCs, kiosks, and personal workstations — offering true plug-and-play login.
With built-in attestation (AAGUID), FIDO2 certification, and support for SP800-63-3 IAL2/AAL3, ATKey meets the strictest compliance requirements for government and enterprise sectors.
⚡ Speed Up Logins and Boost Productivity
Time is money — and passwords waste both. According to our internal studies:
- Password logins take 3.6x longer than ATKey
- PIN-based keys take 3.3x longer
- Authenticator apps require 4 steps and 2x more time than ATKey, which needs just one touch
ATKey cuts login time drastically, allowing your team to stay focused and secure.
🔑 Meet ATKey.Pass: Hardware Password Manager Extension
For organizations with legacy intranet or external web systems, the ATKey.Pass Chrome/Edge extension acts as a secure password vault.
- Stores encrypted credentials inside ATKey.Pro
- Uses fingerprint match to autofill logins
- Works across intranet, internet, and legacy systems
It’s like a secure bridge between traditional and modern IT environments.
🔁 Passkey Adoption Trends: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Not all passkeys are equal. Most organizations are adopting a hybrid model:
- 🔒 64% use device-bound passkeys on smart cards
- 🔁 63% use synced passkeys
- 🔐 57% use hardware security keys like ATKey
ATKey.Card NFC brings all of these together, enabling secure device login, web login, physical access, and even digital business cards — all in a single, ESG-friendly card.
🌿 ATKey.Card NFC: Security, Versatility, and Sustainability
ATKey.Card NFC is more than a security credential — it’s a multi-functional identity platform:
- JavaCard with FIDO2, PIV, NDEF w/ fingerprint
- Fingerprint matching-on-sensor with anti-spoofing
- Waterproof, dustproof, contact/contactless (NFC & ISO 7816)
- Green and compact (credit card sized)
It’s the most advanced, cost-effective, and eco-friendly passkey device on the market today.
🎥 Watch ATKey.Card NFC in action (iOS)
🎥 Watch ATKey.Card NFC in action (Android)
💼 CMS & Provisioning: Scalable, Secure Deployment
Managing thousands of ATKeys? AuthenTrend provides flexible options:
Manual Management:
- Admin assigns users to ATKeys with preloaded PINs
- Uses “SecurityKey Vault” for batch configuration and tracking
Automated Provisioning with Keytos EZCMS:
- Available via Azure Marketplace
- Integrates with Entra ID
- Streamlines key issuance, PIN setup, and user registration
- Supports self-service or admin-driven workflows
📄 Full provisioning guide here
📈 Proven Track Record Since 2018
AuthenTrend has been leading the passwordless movement with first-in-the-world innovations:
- ✅ 2018: First FIDO2 certified fingerprint authenticator
- 🏆 2019: MISA Member; MSFT Ignite showcase
- 🌟 2020: CES Innovation Award for blockchain wallet
- 💡 2021: Windows 10 & 11 passwordless login support
- 🔐 2022: CTAP2.1 certification pioneer
- 🆕 2024: Launch of patented ATKey.Card NFC
- 🔐 2025: PQC-enabled ATKeys (coming soon!)
🔗 Use Cases: Bio-Touch Access to Top Platforms
ATKey is already used to securely log in to:
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- IBM Security
- Oracle
- Windows 365
- … and more
One key. One touch. One future.
Ready to Go Passwordless?
If you’re planning your move to hybrid or cloud environments, don’t let legacy logins slow you down. With AuthenTrend’s ATKey series, you get unmatched security, speed, and scalability — all while aligning with ESG and compliance goals.
Contact us today to start your journey toward a secure, passwordless workplace.
🔗 Visit: www.authentrend.com