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Embracing a Passwordless Future: How AuthenTrend’s ATKey Transforms the Modern Workspace M365

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:

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.

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:

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:

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:

Automated Provisioning with Keytos EZCMS:

Full provisioning guide here


Proven Track Record Since 2018

AuthenTrend has been leading the passwordless movement with first-in-the-world innovations:


Use Cases: Bio-Touch Access to Top Platforms

ATKey is already used to securely log in to:

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