Wyoming Department of Education Chooses BIO-key PortalGuard IDaaS Platform to Secure Identity and Access Management for Critical Systems and Data

Core Insights - BIO-key International, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the State of Wyoming Department of Education to implement its PortalGuard IDaaS platform for up to 20,000 staff members, enhancing security and user experience through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) [1][2] Group 1: Contract and Implementation - The Wyoming Department of Education sought a comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution to manage multiple account credentials and reduce IT support costs, particularly for password resets [2] - The PortalGuard deployment will improve the phish-resistance and resiliency of their systems against cyberattacks through advanced MFA options [2] Group 2: Features and Benefits - PortalGuard's SSO feature allows users to access multiple applications with one set of strong credentials, streamlining user access [3] - The strong MFA provided by PortalGuard adds an extra layer of protection against phishing and unauthorized access [3] - The customizable Account Dashboard offers users a centralized interface for managing authentication preferences, while the Application Launchpad provides one-click access to WDE digital resources and applications [3] - The customizable Administrator Dashboard enhances IT teams' control, visibility, and reporting of user access patterns [3] Group 3: Expected Outcomes - The implementation of PortalGuard IDaaS is expected to improve overall security posture, provide a superior user experience, streamline access procedures, and reduce IT support calls and password reset requests, leading to lower operational costs [4] - BIO-key's President expressed confidence that PortalGuard IDaaS will deliver significant value to the WDE, as it has for numerous governmental, educational, and commercial entities [5]