BIO-key Sponsors Cyber Security Workshop at New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Legislative Conference in Albany

Rhea-AI Summary

BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI) is sponsoring a workshop titled “Cyber Security: A Primer for County Leaders” on March 14, 2022, during the NYSAC Legislative Conference. This initiative aims to educate county leaders about current cyber threats and defense strategies, especially in the wake of increased ransomware and phishing attacks. Michael DePasquale, Chairman and CEO, emphasizes the importance of understanding cyber risks to protect citizens. BIO-key continues to gain preference among county governments for its PortalGuard IAM platform and emphasizes affordable MFA solutions.

Positive

• Sponsoring the 'Cyber Security: A Primer for County Leaders' workshop enhances BIO-key's brand visibility.
• BIO-key's PortalGuard IAM platform is gaining traction among county governments as a preferred solution.
• The workshop aligns with market demand for improved cybersecurity education among local leaders.

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• None.

Continuing to support the education of county leaders on current cyber threats and defense strategies

WALL, N.J., March 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), an innovative provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity-Bound Biometric (IBB) solutions, will sponsor the “Cyber Security: A Primer for County Leaders” workshop on Monday, March 14, from 3:45-5:00 p.m. ET, as part of the 2022 New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Legislative Conference. The NYSAC conference will take place March 14-16, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, NY. BIO-key is proud to continue to help educate county leaders on the most imminent cyber security threats and baseline cyber defense strategies to protect their governments and constituents.

To register for the NYSAC Legislative Conference and view the agenda, visit here. To learn more about how BIO-key is helping government agencies improve their cyber security, visit here.

County governments face a growing array of cyber threats, including ransomware and phishing, while managing pandemic-driven changes in how employees collaborate and connect with citizens and suppliers. The workshop will highlight content included in the recently published Cyber Security Primer for Local Government Leaders, created by NYSAC in partnership with other New York local government and higher education organizations. The workshop seeks to raise awareness of ongoing cyber security threats targeting New York counties and to educate county leaders on these risks and strategies to work more closely with their IT and security leaders to manage cyber risks.

“The top priority for county governments is to serve and protect their citizens and employees. To do that, everyone, especially county leaders, needs to understand and take action to keep their counties safe,” said Michael DePasquale, Chairman and CEO, BIO-key. “Sponsoring this workshop is another example of our continued commitment to helping government entities on their journey to better cyber security.”

“New York counties and those across the country continue to select BIO-key’s PortalGuard as their preferred IAM platform. Most use PortalGuard’s flexible authentication options to add Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to their security stack, to support cyber security compliance requirements without disrupting their users’ workflows. BIO-key understands the needs of county governments and offers solutions that are available at a fraction of the cost of less-capable, mainstream MFA solutions, and can be implemented in a cloud-based IDaaS model to control infrastructure investments and exposure.”

About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.BIO-key.com)
BIO-key has over two decades of expertise in providing authentication technology for thousands of organizations and millions of users and is revolutionizing authentication with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity, and access management (IAM) solutions. Its PortalGuard IAM solution provides secure, convenient access to devices, information, applications, and high-value transactions. BIO-key's patented software and hardware solutions, with industry-leading biometric capabilities, enable large-scale on-premises and cloud-based, Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solutions, as well as customized enterprise solutions.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of BIO-key's workshop on March 14, 2022?

The workshop aims to educate county leaders about current cyber threats and defense strategies.

Where is the NYSAC Legislative Conference taking place?

The conference is taking place at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, NY.

What platform is BIO-key promoting for identity and access management?

BIO-key is promoting its PortalGuard IAM platform, which includes Multi-Factor Authentication.

What are some cyber threats discussed in the workshop?

The workshop will address threats such as ransomware and phishing targeting county governments.

Who is the CEO of BIO-key International?

Michael DePasquale is the Chairman and CEO of BIO-key International.