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RSA iShield Key 2 Series for Federal Agencies
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RSA iShield Key 2 Series
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RSA iShield Key 2 Series Features
The RSA iShield Key 2 series can provide highly-regulated organizations, U.S. federal agencies, systems integrators, and government contractors with an AAL3 security keythat provides:
- Phishing-resistant security: Leverage FIDO2 and PIV authentication to prevent credential theft and unauthorized access, ensuring your systems remain secure.
- Zero Trust identity protection: RSA ID Plus integrates a range of identity security capabilities—including contextual, risk-based authentication, mobile passkeys, and ID verification—to advance ZTA and protect every component of your organization.
- Federal compliance: The RSA iShield Key 2 series is based on a FIPS 140-3 level 3 certified cryptographic module (certificate 4679) and is FIDO2-certified, fulfilling Executive Order 14028, OMB M-22-09, and M-24-14 requirements. RSA ID Plus for Government is a FedRAMP-authorized IAM solution that satisfies the 325 security and privacy controls based on the NIST 800-53 framework.
- Smart card functionality: Secure, tamper-resistant storage for digital certificates and credentials.
- Seamless integration: The RSA iShield Key 2 series easily integrates with RSA ID Plus and RSA ID Plus for Government, giving you full control over your IAM strategy and enhancing federal-private sector collaboration.
- Flexible usage: FIDO Passkeys, PIV smart card, and OATH HOTP OTP are all available via both USB and NFC.
- Lifecycle savings: Field-updatable firmware can add new features, helping enterprises remove hardware replacement cycles and user re-registration costs.
Benefits of RSA iShield Key 2
Enterprise-Grade Security with Compliance at the Core
RSA iShield Key 2 delivers hardware-backed authentication validated against the highest security benchmarks. Certified under FIPS 140-3 and FIDO2, it aligns with frameworks including FedRAMP, NIST, DORA, NIS2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Financial services, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure, and legal organizations can depend on iShield to safeguard sensitive data and demonstrate compliance across complex environments.
Seamless Deployment Across Modern and Legacy Systems
The RSA iShield Key 2 integrates with existing IAM platforms, identity governance tools, and hybrid infrastructures, reducing operational friction for IT teams. With multi-protocol support—FIDO2, HOTP, and PIV—a single device standardizes authentication across diverse systems. USB and contactless models give users flexibility across different workflows and environments.
Designed for large-scale rollouts, iShield Key 2 simplifies provisioning, management, and deprovisioning for thousands of users. It supports connected, offline, and air-gapped environments, extending secure access everywhere. Centralized monitoring and auditing strengthen compliance, surface anomalies, and streamline incident response.
Advancing Zero Trust and Passwordless Strategies
iShield Key 2 as part of RSA ID Plus passwordless integrates a range of identity security capabilities—including contextual, risk-based authentication, mobile passkeys, and ID verification—to advance ZTA and protect every component of your organization.
A Trusted Enterprise-Ready Alternative
Self-Service capabilities with ID Plus: End-users can easily register, update, and manage their credentials with ID Plus, minimizing the burden on IT teams while enhancing the user experience. Reduced hardware inventory: retire separate proximity cards; reduce replacement spend.
Who Benefits from the RSA iShield Key 2
- Security-Driven Enterprises – Protect against phishing and credential-based threats while meeting regulatory mandates across distributed environments.
- Organizations Adopting Passwordless and Zero Trust – Strengthen identity strategies across hybrid workforces, legacy systems, and modern cloud platforms.
- Enterprise IT Teams – Streamline lifecycle management for large-scale deployments, including users in high-security or offline environments.
- Highly Regulated Sectors – Address compliance and security requirements in industries such as finance, healthcare, government, legal, and insurance.
FAQs about the RSA iShield Key 2
- How does RSA iShield Key 2 protect against credential-based phishing?
By leveraging phishing-resistant, hardware-based authentication (FIDO2, PIV, HOTP), iShield Key 2 eliminates password vulnerabilities and blocks the use of stolen credentials. - Will it meet compliance requirements in my industry?
Yes. With FIPS 140-3 validation and FIDO2 certification, iShield Key 2 satisfies requirements across federal, healthcare, financial, and critical infrastructure frameworks. - Is it simple to deploy at enterprise scale?
Yes. Centralized provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management streamline enterprise deployment. Devices integrate easily with IAM platforms already in place. - Can it support hybrid, legacy, and offline environments?
Absolutely. iShield Key 2 works across modern IAM platforms, legacy systems, and offline use cases. USB and contactless options ensure broad compatibility. - How does it fit into Zero Trust and passwordless strategies?
iShield Key 2 enables organizations to accelerate phishing-resistant passwordless adoption across various critical use cases, reduce dependency on weak credentials, and support Zero Trust initiatives with future-proofed authentication to stop phishing.
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Meet the Presidential Anti-Phishing Mandate with the RSA iShield Key 2 Series
