Phoenix® PassKey™ / SecureKey™ firmware product combines BIOS-enforced protection with a physical authentication device (pass key) to provide resilient firmware anti-intrusion security for Windows-based PCs.
Computers are protected against unauthorized access as the PassKey™/SecureKey™ firmware allows an operating system to start only when an authentication device has been detected and validated.
Multi Factor Authentication in BIOS – PassKey™/SecureKey™ firmware requires an authenticated pass key for the PC to boot to the Operating System at Start or Hibernate.
FIDO/Bluetooth®/USB pass key(s) – Industry standard devices, like smartphones, FIDO compliant devices, Bluetooth® compliant devices, and USB sticks are commonly available and in use every day by consumers, prosumers, and Enterprises.
No Passwords – Brings password-less protection down to the BIOS level for single or multi-factor Authentication using multiple pass key devices authenticated by the PassKey™/SecureKey™ firmware.
Advantages – Enhanced security, PC and Data Protection using everyday devices. Enterprises can also introduce specialized pass key devices.
Stolen or Lost pass keys – Enter a passcode to boot the system.
Battery Savings –PC will shutdown if the pass key is not present after configurable time-out.
Bluetooth® Compliant pass key device (2-factor Authentication using Smartphone or other devices with Bluetooth® technology).
Bluetooth® RSSI controls allow users to manage distance by configuring proximity limits.
FIDO2 pass key using industry standard FIDO2 devices that verify user presence and identity (Fingerprint sensor) in accordance with FIDO specifications.
USB pass key (Authentication by using standard USB Flash).
Passcode
Enter an Alphanumeric string to boot system for lost or stolen pass key(s)
Support for either unique or common Passcode setting when multiple pass keys are used
Phoenix®, Phoenix Technologies®, SecureKey™ and PassKey™ are trademarks owned by Phoenix Technologies EMEA, Ltd. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
