Security News > 2022 > March > Product showcase: Secure online authentication “Made in Germany” by Swissbit

New iShield FIDO2 USB-A / NFC security key protects access to applications and online services.

With iShield FIDO2, the industrial storage and security products specialist Swissbit now introduces its first authenticator for the FIDO2 open authentication standard.

The Swissbit iShield FIDO2 features a robust, industrial quality waterproof plastic housing designed specifically for its extended operating temperature range of -25°C to +70°C. The compact stick with a USB-A interface and touch sensor on the reverse also supports NFC for convenient 'touch-and-go' authentication with compatible mobile devices.

In addition to the current FIDO2 standard that comprises the WebAuthn and CTAP2 protocols, the authenticator is also certified for its predecessor, U2F. As a result, online accounts and web services can be effectively protected against attacks such as phishing, social engineering attacks or account takeovers with iShield FIDO2.

Users have a choice of security options for accessing websites, services and accounts, from single-factor authentication without a password to two-factor and multi-factor authentication.

Company employees can also take advantage of the secure authentication procedure privately by using iShield FIDO2 as an all-in-one security key for their own mail and social media accounts.

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