Ping Identity enhances security with Keyless acquisition

Ping Identity has enhanced its identity platform with the acquisition of Keyless. This move aims to introduce Zero-Knowledge Biometrics to their portfolio, offering businesses device-independent, cryptographically secured biometric authentication and re-verification.

Keyless' biometric technology seeks to enable multi-factor authentication and re-verification, operating efficiently within 300 milliseconds. This approach aims to ensure biometric data remains protected, reducing traditional storage vulnerabilities. Organisations adopting this privacy-first model may be better positioned to address threats such as deepfakes and impersonation without requiring additional devices.

The integration of Keyless technology improves Ping Identity's platform by binding users to devices and enabling re-verification scenarios previously not as supported by traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA). This synergy aims to strengthen Ping's capabilities and ensure continuous identity assurance across varied digital landscapes.

Working collaboratively, Ping and Keyless seek to empower enterprises to:

• Support identity assurance throughout all lifecycle stages.
• Reduce identity fraud using secure, biometric measures.
• Offer password-free sign-on solutions.
• Facilitate mobile and frontline worker authentication in under 300 milliseconds.
• Safeguard important moments like account creation and recovery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including GDPR and eIDAS 2.0.

This merger aligns with Ping's vision of creating a secure, verified trust environment without privacy compromises, delivering fluid identity management experiences globally.

The acquisition of Keyless represents an important step for both organisations, creating an enhanced digital security landscape for its users. Although financial details remain undisclosed, Keyless' technology is now available, enhancing Ping's offerings for its client base.