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Phoenix® PassKey™ (SecureKey)™ Protection

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.

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  • 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.

Phoenix® PassKey™/SecureKey™ Authentication Methods

  • 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.

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