Intercede Unlocks Unified PIV and FIDO Authentication with Enhanced Support for IDEMIA’s Cutting-Edge Security Devices

Intercede, a vanguard in identity and credentialing solutions for federal and enterprise customers, has announced a pivotal advancement: its flagship product, MyID CMS 12.18, now seamlessly integrates with an expanded suite of security keys and authentication devices from IDEMIA Public Security (IPS).

This enhanced integration marks a significant milestone, forging an unprecedented path to modernize authentication infrastructure while preserving existing PKI investments for federal agencies and large enterprises. At the heart of this innovation lies the harmonious integration of FIDO2 and PIV (Personal Identity Verification) authentication protocols. The latest IPS devices are revolutionary, being the first on the market to embed FIDO authentication directly onto the robust COSMO X platform – the very foundation achieving FIPS 201 PIV certification.

This synergy represents a fundamental paradigm shift in enterprise and federal identity management. IDEMIA Public Security’s hardware consolidates both FIDO and PKI credentials onto a single device. Complementing this, Intercede’s MyID CMS provides a unified platform to issue, manage, and revoke these credentials across their entire lifecycle, ensuring consistent policy enforcement from a single pane of glass.

Why does this matter so profoundly? Because in the most demanding environments, neither PKI nor FIDO alone offers a complete solution. PKI, underpinned by the PIV standard, delivers the bedrock of certificate-based trust chains, rigorous identity proofing, and the regulatory compliance essential for federal and high-assurance enterprise deployments. Conversely, FIDO excels at providing phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication across modern applications, cloud services, and mobile workflows – an imperative for agility and user experience.

Now, with both capabilities residing on a single IPS device and expertly managed by MyID, organizations are freed from making compromises. They gain the unparalleled assurance of PKI alongside the dynamic agility of FIDO, all under one roof and governed by a singular, consistent policy framework.

Intercede’s Chief Product Officer, Allen Storey, underscored the significance, stating, “This is precisely the integration our customers have been clamoring for. By unifying IPS’s world-class hardware security with our robust credentialing platform, we are presenting agencies and enterprises with the singular solution that delivers FIDO built directly upon the comprehensive PIV platform. This isn’t merely an incremental enhancement; it’s a fundamental paradigm shift, empowering organizations with unprecedented choice in deploying phishing-resistant authentication at scale.”

Teresa Wu, VP of Smart Credentials at IDEMIA Public Security, echoed this enthusiasm: “We are absolutely thrilled to witness Intercede’s embrace of our entire device portfolio through their world-leading MyID CMS. Our federal and enterprise customers have long sought a credentialing partner who not only grasps the critical importance of the PIV standard but also champions the advancement of FIDO. This powerful partnership guarantees that every IPS device—from our flagship security keys to our FIPS-certified models—operates flawlessly within a unified, standards-based authentication framework.”

Expanding the Ecosystem: New IDEMIA Public Security Devices Supported by Intercede MyID CMS 12.18

The latest iteration of Intercede’s MyID CMS now proudly extends support to an advanced array of IDEMIA Public Security devices, enhancing flexibility and choice for customers:

• ID-One PIV^® Card: A versatile smart card boasting both PIV and FIDO applets, capable of storing a broad spectrum of physical access credentials, including DESfire, Mifare, prox, and LEAF.
• ID Key Bolt: This robust, feature-rich USB security key comes equipped with PIV and FIDO applets, featuring a solid-state processor, dust-proof and waterproof design, and NFC capabilities.
• ID Key Go: An economical yet powerful USB security key offering both PIV and FIDO applets, making advanced security accessible.
• IDEMIA MSO 1300E4: A dedicated fingerprint device designed for seamless biometrics-based logical access.
• IDEMIA MSO 1350E4: This advanced device combines fingerprint scanning with a smart card reader, enabling secure multi-factor authentication via biometrics-secured PKI authentication with a PIV card.

For those eager to delve deeper, Intercede and IDEMIA Public Security will host a joint webinar on May 6^th, providing an in-depth discussion on these new devices and their seamless integration into MyID CMS 12.18.