HID Launches FIDO-Certified Enterprise Passkey Management Solution with Expanded Crescendo Portfolio

HID has unveiled a new line of FIDO-certified credentials, powered by its Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution, designed to simplify large-scale passkey deployment and management for enterprises. The launch follows new FIDO Alliance research showing that while 87% of enterprises are adopting passkeys, nearly half of those yet to deploy cite complexity and cost as primary barriers.

HID’s latest offering addresses these challenges by delivering phishing-resistant authentication with enterprise-grade lifecycle management, ensuring scalable passwordless security without compromising user experience or security posture. The EPM solution works seamlessly across diverse work environments and reduces IT overhead through centralized visibility and control.

“Phishing-resistant authentication isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a journey, and we’re here to help enterprises along the way,” said Sean Dyon, Vice President & Head of the Authentication Business Unit at HID. “Rolling out passkeys isn’t just about issuing devices, it is about giving security teams the tools to manage them at the enterprise scale, with the same precision as the rest of the identity stack. Our next-generation portfolio delivers both the hardware diversity and FIDO management capabilities organizations need to deploy and manage passkeys at scale.”

The subscription-based EPM solution allows IT and IAM leaders to securely provision, revoke, and audit credentials remotely, reducing manual effort and end-user training requirements. It also provides full lifecycle visibility to support compliance and operational efficiency.

HID has also expanded its Crescendo hardware line with three new purpose-built authenticators: redesigned Crescendo Keys supporting FIDO2, PKI, and OATH; Crescendo Cards that combine physical and digital access in a single badge; and the Omnikey 5022 contactless reader for secure workstation authentication. All devices are compatible with Microsoft Entra ID and other major identity providers.

Early testers have praised the solution’s usability and enterprise readiness. “The new Crescendo Key immediately stood out with its sleek and durable design. Getting started was simple, and the setup process was intuitive and fast,” said David Backus, Sales Engineer at TX Systems Identity Solutions. “We will be recommending this authentication device to all of our customers who require a secure credential for authentication to Entra ID and Windows accounts.”

By integrating passwordless access to both digital resources and physical spaces, HID’s solution boosts workforce productivity while simplifying enterprise security management.