HOLMDEL, N.J., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIO-key® International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKYI), an innovative provider of workforce and customer Identity and Access Management (IAM) software for phoneless, tokenless, passwordless, and phishing-resistant authentication experiences, announced today that the State of Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has awarded BIO-key a contract to implement its PortalGuard IDaaS platform for up to 20,000 staff members. This solution will enhance the WDE’s security posture and improve the user experience by providing both Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) access to digital resources and applications.
The agency sought a comprehensive IAM solution to address challenges with managing multiple account credentials per user, and reducing IT Support costs, particularly for password resets. The PortalGuard deployment will also allow for advanced MFA options to improve the phish-resistance and resiliency of their systems against cyberattacks.
PortalGuard’s SSO feature will streamline user access by allowing users to sign into multiple applications with just one set of strong credentials. PortalGuard’s strong MFA adds an extra layer of protection to guard against phishing and unauthorized access. PortalGuard’s customizable Account Dashboard gives users a centralized interface to manage their authentication preferences and authenticators, and its Application Launchpad will provide one-click …