IGEL Secure Endpoint OS
for Now and Next
IGEL is a transformative secure endpoint OS designed for SaaS, DaaS, VDI and secure browser environments. IGEL significantly reduces endpoint TCO and your endpoint attack surface.
The OMNIKEY 5422 reads/writes to 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards and virtually to any contact smart card, thereby supporting environments where both contact and contactless smart card technologies are required. It is compatible with standard PC or workstations, as well as with thin and zero clients. It is fully compliant with FIDO2 and NFC standards, enabling secure, passwordless employee authentication to workstations and applications. With FIDO2 support, the reader supports robust multifactor authentication (MFA) by leveraging public key cryptography to enhance security against phishing and credential theft.
Key Benefits
Versatile — the ideal reader if you’re operating in an environment that uses both contact and contactless smart card technology and migration scenarios
Leverages existing infrastructure — extends the usage of your existing physical access cards to computer log-in, as well as network and cloud access.
Easy to install — native supported CCID drivers within the operating system eliminate the need to install drivers
Paramount Security — It is engineered for quick and straightforward deployment, ensuring the protection of personal and corporate data while adhering to compliance and cybersecurity standards such as NIS2.
Improved user experience — added convenience and speed for applications such as user authentication to PCs, software, cloud-based applications, networks and websites