BIO-key International, Inc. introduced OmniPass Consumer, a secure fingerprint biometric-enabled password manager that solves the challenge of securely managing and utilizing complex, secure and unique passwords for each of its online apps, services or accounts. OmniPass Consumer is available free of charge to users of BIO-key’s line of compact fingerprint readers, including SideSwipe, SideTouch, and EcoID. Using one of BIO-key's compact fingerprint readers on a Microsoft Windows device, consumers can now securely access any website or app with a simple swipe or touch of their finger. Once the consumer’s identity is confirmed by their fingerprint, OmniPass Consumer logs them into the desired application or website utilizing a user ID and complex password securely stored in an online vault. OmniPass protects user data using biometric technology, solves the problem of multiple passwords and poor password practices (simple passwords that are written down on a notepad) and increases security, all while simplifying the end user experience. OmniPass also encrypts and decrypts password data and stores it securely in an online vault, providing yet another level of online security and convenience. BIO-key introduced its line of compact fingerprint readers in 2015 to enable biometric sign-in for Windows devices. That capability was later extended to allow biometric access to almost a dozen different websites/applications using Windows Hello. Now the introduction of OmniPass Consumer extends the use of secure biometric sign in to virtually any website or app – while also providing a secure online vault in which to store unique and complex passwords that are strongly recommended to secure access to each website or application.
BIO-key International, Inc. is an identity and access management (IAM) platform provider enabling secure work-from-anywhere for enterprise, education, and government customers. The Companyâs products include PortalGuard and PortalGuard Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) enterprise IAM, AuthControl Sentry, AuthControl Enterprise, AuthControl MSP, WEB-key biometric civil and large-scale ID infrastructure, and accessory hardware to provide a complete solution for its customers. Its PortalGuard is a cloud-based identity platform that allows its customers to integrate with any cloud or on-premise SaaS application, service or cloud host, as well as Windows device authentication through a single IAM platform. Its WEB-key is a scalable biometric service management platform, incorporating key functions for regulatory compliance, enrollment, authentication or identification, and integrity in a multi-tenant private or public cloud delivery platform. It also offers biometric software integration APIs.