HID Crescendo® Key™

Crescendo Keys

The Crescendo Key series enables organizations to strengthen their security posture, meet compliance requirements and deliver a seamless user experience through modern, passwordless authentication. Purpose-built for today’s hybrid workforce, Crescendo Keys combine phishing-resistant FIDO2 and PKI-based authentication in a single, compact device — ideal for securing access to corporate networks, cloud applications and sensitive data.

Key Benefits:

• Passwordless, Phishing-Resistant Authentication 
  Supports passkeys and certificate-based authentication (PKI) with a shared or isolated PIN for FIDO2, PKI and OATH
• Enterprise-Grade Passkey Management  
  Provision, reset and manage device-bound passkeys at scale with our award-winning solution — simply and securely
• Seamless Ecosystem Integration 
  Effortlessly integrate with Microsoft and Apple environments for a frictionless user experience
• Flexible to Use 
  Although Crescendo Keys don’t require additional reader hardware, they are compatible with  
  the OMNIKEY 5022 readers, as well as embedded readers — ensuring secure authentication across a wide range of environments and devices 

Whether used for workstation log-in, secure email or data encryption, Crescendo Keys offer a future-ready solution for enterprises embracing Zero Trust and passwordless authentication.