Authentication protocols decide how credentials are exchanged and trust is established across your network. This guide explains FIDO2/WebAuthn, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0/OIDC, Kerberos, TOTP, RADIUS and NTLM, compares them by phishing resistance and use case, and maps them to NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA and NIS2 controls.
Not all SSO platforms stop adversary-in-the-middle attacks — most treat phishing-resistant authentication as a paid add-on. This guide scores 10 enterprise SSO solutions on FIDO2 native support, hybrid deployment, NIS2/DORA compliance, and real three-year TCO so CISOs can choose a defensible identity stack without surprises.
Frontline workers sharing tablets, kiosks, and workstations face authentication risks that traditional MFA cannot solve. This playbook covers FIDO2-first architecture for shared device environments — from threat model and protocol mechanics to a five-phase rollout, compliance mapping for HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIS2, and DORA, and a worked ROI model for 5,000-employee organizations.
Password-based SSO concentrates credential risk — one breach exposes every connected app. This guide covers passwordless SSO architecture, FIDO2 authenticator trade-offs, NIS2/DORA/HIPAA compliance mapping, a transparent TCO model, and a 30/60/90-day deployment playbook that works alongside your existing Okta, Entra ID, or AD FS setup.
Hospital access management governs who enters clinical spaces, who logs into EHR systems, and who can view or modify patient records — across every role, shift, and location. This guide covers FIDO2 passwordless authentication for shared workstations, HIPAA technical safeguard requirements, insider threat vectors, Zero Trust implementation, and identity lifecycle management for healthcare organizations. It includes a phased deployment checklist for mid-size hospitals with lean IT teams and a vendor comparison of Imprivata, OLOID, and Hideez.
Proximity authentication replaces passwords by verifying the physical presence of a paired hardware key or device near a workstation — and locks the session automatically when the user steps away. This guide covers BLE, NFC, RFID, and FIDO2 protocols, maps walk-away security to HIPAA and NIS2 compliance, and walks through Windows, RDP, and VDI deployment.
This CISO-ready playbook covers the real architecture of passwordless MFA — FIDO2 security keys vs. synced passkeys, hybrid Active Directory deployment, and shared-workstation patterns for healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Includes a 3-year TCO model, NIS2/DORA/PCI DSS v4.0 compliance mapping, lifecycle management runbooks, and a concrete 90-day rollout plan with rollback criteria.
A protocol-by-protocol guide for architects deploying single sign-on across hybrid AD environments without ADFS or Entra ID P1/P2. Covers Kerberos, SAML, OIDC, and FIDO2 decision criteria, three deployment architectures, Kerberos hardening recipes, and a compliance map for NIS2, GDPR, and PCI-DSS 8.x. Includes troubleshooting commands and an ADFS migration framework.
Offline MFA enforces a second factor locally on the device — no network, no authentication server, no fallback to cached passwords. This guide compares TOTP and FIDO2 offline authentication methods, maps each to NIS2, DORA, and PCI-DSS 4.0 requirements, and shows how Hideez hardware-bound credentials protect Windows, macOS, and off-domain sessions against stolen-device and pass-the-hash attacks.
NFC FIDO2 security keys deliver phishing-resistant authentication with a single tap, replacing passwords across shared workstations, clinical kiosks, and enterprise IdPs. This guide covers the cryptographic model, threat mitigations, Active Directory and Entra ID deployment steps, compliance mapping to NIS2, HIPAA, and PSD2, and a full TCO breakdown. Includes a buyer's checklist and phased rollout playbook for teams ready to eliminate credential-based risk.
Most security frameworks cap idle timeout at 15 minutes — not 120. This guide maps CIS, NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and CJIS requirements to exact timeout values, walks through configuration for Windows, macOS, Linux, and remote sessions, and shows how FIDO2 proximity authentication enforces aggressive policies without user friction.
Healthcare IAM governs every clinical identity from attending physicians to agency nurses on shared workstations. This guide maps HIPAA §164.312 controls to concrete FIDO2 authentication architecture, covering RBAC, break-glass access, EHR integration with Epic and Cerner, and a 90-day deployment roadmap for hospitals of any size.
