BIO-key Partners BlueAlly, Secures AOD Federal Credit Union

BIO-key International, a provider of identity and access management solutions, announced a strategic partnership with BlueAlly, an IT solutions provider. This partnership led to the successful deployment of BIO-key International's PortalGuard platform at Call Federal Credit Union. The credit union sought to enhance its security against sophisticated phishing and MFA fatigue campaigns, while also improving user experience and reducing the operational burden on its IT team. The PortalGuard platform, utilizing Identity-Bound Biometrics, offers phishing-resistant authentication, which is crucial for financial institutions. Aaron Woods, CIO of Call Federal Credit Union, praised the solution's flexibility and affordability compared to competitors like Cisco Systems — Cisco and UserLock. Michael DePasquale, Chairman and CEO of BIO-key International, emphasized the solution's focus on addressing the human element vulnerability in enterprise security.