Wyoming Department of Education Chooses BIO-key PortalGuard IDaaS Platform to Secure Identity and Access Management for Critical Systems and Data
BIO-key International (NASDAQ: BKYI) has secured a contract with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) to implement its PortalGuard IDaaS platform for up to 20,000 staff members. The solution will enhance security and user experience through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities.
The platform addresses WDE's challenges in managing multiple account credentials and aims to reduce IT support costs, particularly for password resets. Key features include advanced MFA options for improved phish-resistance, a centralized Account Dashboard for users to manage authentication preferences, and an Application Launchpad providing one-click access to digital resources like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. The Administrator Dashboard offers IT teams enhanced control and visibility of user access patterns.
BIO-key International (NASDAQ: BKYI) ha ottenuto un contratto con il Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) per implementare la sua piattaforma PortalGuard IDaaS per un massimo di 20.000 membri del personale. La soluzione migliorerà la sicurezza e l'esperienza dell'utente attraverso l'autenticazione a più fattori (MFA) e le capacità di accesso unificato (SSO).
La piattaforma affronta le sfide del WDE nella gestione di molteplici credenziali e mira a ridurre i costi di supporto IT, in particolare per il ripristino delle password. Le caratteristiche principali includono opzioni avanzate di MFA per migliorare la resistenza al phishing, un Dashboard degli Account centralizzato per consentire agli utenti di gestire le preferenze di autenticazione e un Application Launchpad che offre accesso con un clic a risorse digitali come Google Drive e Microsoft OneDrive. Il Dashboard per gli Amministratori fornisce ai team IT un controllo e una visibilità maggiori sui modelli di accesso degli utenti.
BIO-key International (NASDAQ: BKYI) ha conseguido un contrato con el Departamento de Educación de Wyoming (WDE) para implementar su plataforma PortalGuard IDaaS para hasta 20.000 miembros del personal. La solución mejorará la seguridad y la experiencia del usuario a través de la Autenticación Multifactor (MFA) y capacidades de inicio de sesión único (SSO).
La plataforma aborda los desafíos del WDE en la gestión de múltiples credenciales de cuenta y tiene como objetivo reducir los costos de soporte de TI, especialmente para los restablecimientos de contraseña. Las características clave incluyen opciones avanzadas de MFA para mejorar la resistencia al phishing, un Panel de Control de Cuenta centralizado para que los usuarios gestionen sus preferencias de autenticación, y un Lanzador de Aplicaciones que proporciona acceso con un clic a recursos digitales como Google Drive y Microsoft OneDrive. El Panel de Control del Administrador ofrece a los equipos de TI un mayor control y visibilidad sobre los patrones de acceso de los usuarios.
BIO-key International (NASDAQ: BKYI)는 와이오밍 교육부(WDE)와 계약을 체결하여 최대 20,000명의 직원에게 PortalGuard IDaaS 플랫폼을 구현합니다. 이 솔루션은 다중 인증(MFA) 및 싱글 사인온(SSO) 기능을 통해 보안과 사용자 경험을 향상시킬 것입니다.
이 플랫폼은 WDE의 여러 계정 자격 증명 관리 문제를 해결하며 비밀번호 재설정과 같은 IT 지원 비용을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다. 주요 기능으로는 피싱 저항력을 높이기 위한 고급 MFA 옵션, 사용자가 인증 기본 설정을 관리할 수 있는 중앙 집중식 계정 대시보드, Google Drive 및 Microsoft OneDrive와 같은 디지털 리소스에 원클릭 액세스를 제공하는 애플리케이션 런치패드가 포함됩니다. 관리 대시보드는 IT 팀에 사용자 접근 패턴에 대한 향상된 제어 및 가시성을 제공합니다.
BIO-key International (NASDAQ: BKYI) a obtenu un contrat avec le Département de l'Éducation du Wyoming (WDE) pour mettre en œuvre sa plateforme PortalGuard IDaaS pour jusqu'à 20 000 membres du personnel. La solution améliorera la sécurité et l'expérience utilisateur grâce à l'authentification multi-facteurs (MFA) et aux capacités de connexion unique (SSO).
La plateforme aborde les défis du WDE en matière de gestion de plusieurs identifiants de compte et vise à réduire les coûts de support informatique, en particulier pour la réinitialisation des mots de passe. Les principales caractéristiques incluent des options MFA avancées pour une meilleure résistance au phishing, un tableau de bord des comptes centralisé permettant aux utilisateurs de gérer leurs préférences d'authentification, et un tableau de lancement d'application fournissant un accès en un clic à des ressources numériques telles que Google Drive et Microsoft OneDrive. Le tableau de bord Administrateur offre aux équipes informatiques un meilleur contrôle et une meilleure visibilité sur les schémas d'accès des utilisateurs.
BIO-key International (NASDAQ: BKYI) hat einen Vertrag mit dem Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) abgeschlossen, um seine PortalGuard IDaaS-Plattform für bis zu 20.000 Mitarbeiter einzuführen. Die Lösung wird die Sicherheit und Benutzererfahrung durch Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) und Single Sign-On (SSO) verbessern.
Die Plattform begegnet den Herausforderungen des WDE bei der Verwaltung mehrerer Konten und zielt darauf ab, die IT-Supportkosten, insbesondere für Passwortzurücksetzungen, zu senken. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören erweiterte MFA-Optionen zur Verbesserung der Phishing-Resistenz, ein zentrales Kontodashboard, mit dem Benutzer ihre Authentifizierungseinstellungen verwalten können, und ein Anwendungsstartfeld, das einen ein-Klick-Zugriff auf digitale Ressourcen wie Google Drive und Microsoft OneDrive bietet. Das Administrator-Dashboard bietet IT-Teams eine verbesserte Kontrolle und Sichtbarkeit über die Zugriffsgewohnheiten der Benutzer.
- Secured new contract with Wyoming Department of Education for up to 20,000 users
- Solution expected to reduce IT support costs and password reset requests
- Platform provides enhanced security features including MFA and SSO capabilities
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Insights
The Wyoming Department of Education contract marks a strategic victory for BIO-key in the competitive Identity and Access Management (IAM) space. For a micro-cap company operating in a market dominated by giants like Okta and Microsoft, securing a state-level implementation for 20,000 users demonstrates significant product validation.
The contract's value proposition centers on three critical elements:
- Passwordless authentication and phishing resistance, addressing the primary attack vector in education sector breaches
- Operational cost reduction through automated password management and reduced IT support needs
- Enhanced user experience via SSO integration with major platforms like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive
While the contract's exact value wasn't disclosed, typical per-user pricing in the IAM industry suggests potential annual recurring revenue in the six-figure range. More importantly, this deployment could serve as a reference case for other state education departments, potentially catalyzing similar contracts.
The implementation's scope indicates a comprehensive enterprise rollout, suggesting a multi-quarter deployment timeline. Success here could position BIO-key for expansion within Wyoming's other state departments, as governments typically prefer standardizing security infrastructure across agencies.
A key technical differentiator is PortalGuard's phoneless and tokenless authentication approach, which reduces hardware dependencies and associated costs - particularly relevant for budget-conscious education sectors. The platform's customizable administrative controls and reporting capabilities align with educational institutions' compliance requirements, offering a competitive edge in this vertical.
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 access all WDE digital resources and web applications, including cloud storage services like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, to allow seamless file access from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Additionally, PortalGuard’s customizable Administrator Dashboard gives IT teams greater control, visibility and reporting of user access patterns helping to manage security with ease.
With PortalGuard IDaaS, our clients can continue to make improvements to their overall security posture. Expected additional benefits include a superior tailored user experience, and streamlined access procedures and compliance, a reduction in IT support calls and password reset requests leading to lower operational costs.
“We are thrilled to partner with the WDE to help them overcome critical challenges in security and user access management,” said Mark Cochran, President of BIO-key’s PortalGuard division. “PortalGuard IDaaS was designed to deliver strong enterprise security while enhancing the end user experience. We are confident it will deliver significant value to the WDE as it has for hundreds of governmental, educational and commercial entities.”
About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.BIO-key.com)
BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication and cybersecurity with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) software securing access for over forty million users. BIO-key allows customers to choose the right authentication factors for diverse use cases, including phoneless, tokenless, and passwordless biometric options. Its cloud-hosted or on-premise PortalGuard IAM solution provides cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, convenient, and secure access to computers, information, applications, and high-value transactions.
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