Joshua Gonzales
4 Min. Read | June 3, 2025
Streamlining Security: HYPR and HID Merge Physical and Digital Access
The notion of “access” no longer coincides with a single connotation. Within a sprawling landscape of digital identities and physical spaces, modern enterprises are confronted with the daunting task of securing each of these spaces from all possible angles. The struggle to secure virtual and physical access incurs productivity setbacks and security vulnerabilities. The introduction of the virtual world was supposed to provide convenience and efficiency, but the resulting balance between digital and physical access has left organizations scrambling to address each separately.But what if there was a way to streamline access, fortify security, and empower employees all at once?
A Unified Solution for Every Use Case
HYPR and HID have partnered to deliver one converged access solution with hardware- and software-based passkeys in a single platform. Whether your workforce needs smart cards for regulated environments, mobile-device credentials for remote workers, or both, this solution flexes to your policies and compliance requirements:
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- Hardware-Based Passkeys: Ideal for high-security sites and regulated industries (finance, manufacturing, healthcare).
- Software-Based Passkeys: Perfect for contractors, hybrid staff, and deskless workers.
- Mixed Workforces: Assign each user the credential type that matches their role; no system overhaul required.
By registering and verifying identities at enrollment, HYPR’s identity verification establishes a chain of trust from day one. HID’s smart cards then become both your physical badge and your FIDO credential, unlocking doors and business applications with a single tap.
A Leader in Trusted Identity Solutions
HID is a global leader in Identity and Access Management, specializing in the issuance, authentication, and management of digital identities for millions of users. As an active member of the FIDO Alliance, HID strongly advocates for passwordless authentication. We recognize that the transition from traditional password-based authentication to passkeys varies for each organization. Therefore, we have partnered with strategic vendors such as Microsoft and HYPR to deliver solutions that meet businesses wherever they are in their passwordless journey. Whether leveraging the power of physical access cards, the Crescendo portfolio, or our software solutions, our mission is to become the trusted leader in delivering confidence to navigate within a digital world.
Key Benefits of the HYPR | HID Integration
- Stronger Security
Deploy phishing-resistant, device-bound passkeys, with no password fallbacks, across every environment. Only verified users gain access to sensitive systems or secure areas. - Flexible Deployment
Support hardware and software passkeys from the same console. - Simplified Administration
Manage Crescendo Cards and HYPR credentials through one pane of glass. Reduce provisioning steps, lower maintenance costs, and accelerate onboarding. - Faster Onboarding
Enable self-service enrollment – no pre-issued certificates or IT hand-holding required. New hires, contractors, and partners get up and running in minutes. - Increased Productivity
One credential for doors, desktops, and apps means fewer helpdesk tickets and smoother user experiences. Employees focus on work, not passwords. - Compliance Ready
Built on FIDO-certified technology, the solution supports zero trust initiatives and audit requirements across industries.
Frictionless User Experience for Enterprise Access
No employee walks into their building, sits down at their desk, opens their computer, and starts working. The users at your organization use ID badges to gain entry to the office. They then use a number of authentication methods to access their workstations and applications. HID and HYPR’s solution acknowledges these existing methods and improves the speed and efficiency of your infrastructure rather than changing it or overcomplicating it.
Single Credential for Physical and Digital Access
To provide a unified physical and digital access experience, the HYPR and HID integration leverages the power of the Crescendo Cards, which support PIV and are FIDO-certified. Acting as a single, secure credential, they allow users to unlock office doors and log in to workstations. Notably, the Crescendo tools streamline the management, provisioning, and recovery of these cards, relieving administrative burden. Users can self-enroll their Crescendo Cards for both domains of access, eliminating complex onboarding processes. If a card is lost or stolen, organizations are assured of quick and secure recovery.
Simplifying Security in the Face of Modern Threats
By converging physical and digital access, HYPR and HID eliminate the silos and manual gaps that adversaries exploit. Users self-enroll, IT manages everything centrally, and security teams gain continuous assurance that only verified humans enter your systems and spaces.
Learn more about how the HYPR | HID integration can address your most demanding access use cases while reducing risk, accelerating onboarding, and maximizing your existing investments.
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