Thales FIDO Security Keys

Banking teams do not all work the same way, and their authentication tools should not either. From shared branch desktops and corporate laptops to mobile devices and privileged access workflows, Thales offers a range of form factors designed to fit the realities of modern banking.

That means banks can support different users, devices, and environments with the right combination of USB tokens, smart cards, NFC, and biometric options, while also bridging legacy PKI systems and modern FIDO authentication where both need to coexist.

• No one-size-fits-all deployment.
• No forced trade-offs between usability and security.
• Just the right key for the way your people work.

Why Thales

• Support everyday banking access actross laptops and shared devices with USB-C and USB-A tokens designed for broad compatitbility
• Enable converged physical and digital acess with smart cards built secure banking environments, not just basic login
• Bridge legacy core banking systems and modern apps with Hybrid ‘Fusion’ keys that support both PKI and FIDO 2
• Fit more easily into existing banking authentication workflows with solutions designed to integrate seamlessly rather than disrupt

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Modern banking security demands more than an authentication device. It demands a partner that can protect high-value transactions, support regulated environments, and bridge legacy infrastructure with modern authentication. Backed by more than 40 years of technology innovation, Thales combines banking-grade security expertise with phishing-resistant protection designed for today's threats.

For financial institutions, that means securing sensitive access and transaction flows with a provider that understands both legacy PKI systems and modern FIDO authentication.

• No passwords to intercept.
• No signals to spoof.
• Just trusted protection built for the real world of banking.

Why Thales

• Secure high-value access with hardware-protected credentials stored securely inside the key, where they are harder to steal, clone or misuse
• Enable high-value banking workflows with authentication that fits both legacy environments and modern digital journeys
• Bridge legacy PKI environements and FIDO journeys without forcing trade-offs
• Support PCI-DSS and PSD2 compliance requirements with stronger, hardware-backed assurance
• Reduce exposure to phishing and ‘Adversary-in-the-Middle' attacks that bypass traditional MFA

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In banking, trust is shaped long before a user signs in. Thales helps financial institutions turn authentication into a seamless extension of their brand, combining secure manufacturing, device personalisation, pre-registration, and packaging in one offering.

That means more than adding a logo. It means delivering a first-use experience that feels intentional, trusted, and easier to adopt - for both customers and employees - without relying on generic third-party devices or disconnected onboarding flows.

• No off-the-shelf experience.
• No generic handoff.
• Just secure access that reflects the trust your brand already stands for.

Why Thales

• Stand out from generic security key vendors with branded keys manufactured in your colours and customised with your logo from production
• Create a more premium first-use experience with customised packaging, welcome materials, and onboarding designed for banking users
• Make sure secure access feels like part of your banking experience, not an outsourced third-party step
• Deliver a more seamless experience by combining personalisation, secure manufacturing, and fullfilment throuh one trusted partner

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Rolling out authentication across a bank should not create new operational complexity. Thales helps financial institutions deploy faster with pre-registration, personalsation, and delivery services designed to reduce setup errors, streamline onboarding, and support users across distributed teams, branches, and customers.

That means less pressure on IT and support teams, a smoother first-use experience, and a rollout model built for the scale and complexity of banking.

• No manual setup bottlenecks.
• No disconnected delivery process.
• Just stronger authentication that reaches users ready to work.

Why Thales

• Deliver securely to customers and staff worldwide through Thales personalisation centres built for global banking rollouts
• Make first use easier with plug-and-play authentication across Windows, Mac, and mobile environments
• Move from pilot to global rollout in days, not months, with pre-configured hardware at deployment scale
• Go beyond device shipping with a partner that combines secure fulfilment, provisioning, and rollout execution in one trusted model

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Authentication does not end when a key is issued. Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager (ALM) helps financial institutions manage FIDO security keys across their full lifecycle, from provisioning and policy enforcement to revocation, reassignment, and user support.

That means stronger control as users, access needs, and risk change, with less operational friction for security and IT teams managing authentication at banking scale.

• No fragmented lifecycle processes.
• No slow response when risk changes.
• Just central control built for real-world banking operations.

Why Thales

• Manage activation, unblock, revocation, and reassignment centrally across your key fleet
• Provision new keys faster across multiple identity providers as users and access needs change
• Enforce persistent security policies across the full FIDO lifecycle, not just at setup
• Restore access quickly with secure unblock workflows when users forget their PIN
• Retain control over authorised web services with the visibility needed to manage authentication at banking scale
• Reduce risk faster when keys are lost or access must be removed

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Sustainability should not be an afterthought. Thales helps financial institutions reduce packaging waste and lower environmental impact through plastic-free packaging and more thoughtful material choices across products and delivery.

That means banks can support ESG and procurement goals without compromising security, quality, or user experience.

• No unnecessary packaging waste.
• No trade-off between sustainability and security.
• Just a more responsible approach to authentication.

Why Thales

• Reduce environmental impact through more eco-friendly choices across products, packaging, and delivery
• Cut packaging waste with plastic-free materials designed for enterprise deployment
• Support ESG and procurement priorities without compromising security, quality, or readiness
• Show progress on sustainability goals through choices that extend beyond the key itself
• Choose a partner that treats sustainability as part of the authentication experience, not an afterthought

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