A hardware security token that proves identity, possession and liveness
S-Badge is a physical credential with a secure element, organization certificates loaded at manufacturing, and FIDO2 / WebAuthn and PKI sign-in, so X-Factor Authentication (XFA) happens in one touch instead of codes that can be phished.
Quick answer
S-Badge acts as a hardware token for X-Factor Authentication (XFA). It combines something you have (the badge, with a 13.56 MHz NFC / RFID interface and PKI certificates) with something you are (a live fingerprint matched on the card) in a single touch, then signs in over FIDO2 / WebAuthn. Domain-bound signing means it will not authenticate to a look-alike site.
What the token layer does
Possession and identity in one touch
X-Factor Authentication (XFA) confirms identity, possession and liveness together, replacing key fobs, SMS prompts and disconnected smart cards.
FIDO2 / WebAuthn and PKI SSO
The badge signs in over FIDO2 / WebAuthn and PKI certificates. FIDO2 will not sign to unauthorized domains, which defeats credential-phishing portals.
Doors and logins from one badge
A 13.56 MHz NFC / RFID interface opens physical doors while the same badge handles logical sessions. Bio Tap N Go unlocks both in less than one second.
Passwordless workstation unlock
Passwordless Windows Hello, macOS and Linux terminal unlock through an on-card assertion, and Bio Snap N Go locks and unlocks a workstation by snapping the badge to the reader.
Encrypted sessions
Session tokens are tunneled with AES 128/256 and a shared key generated per session, with RBAC and ABAC enforcing least privilege.
No fragile SMS or OTP codes
For regulated workflows such as electronic prescriptions, S-Badge supplies a dual-factor cryptographic signature with a single touch and eliminates SMS / OTP codes.
Common questions
Is S-Badge a hardware token?
Yes. S-Badge is a physical badge with a secure element and PKI certificates loaded during manufacturing. It performs hardware X-Factor Authentication (XFA) and adds an on-card fingerprint match.
Does S-Badge support FIDO2 and WebAuthn?
Yes. S-Badge signs in with FIDO2 / WebAuthn and PKI SSO, and GNS lists FIDO2 / WebAuthn use in healthcare EHR workflows.
Why is a hardware token safer than SMS or app codes?
Codes can be typed into a phishing page or intercepted in transit. A hardware token that signs only to the real domain, after a live biometric match, cannot be tricked into releasing a code.
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