BIO-key(R) Introduces Adaptive Multifactor Authentication WEB-key 3.5

WALL, NJ--(Marketwired - May 8, 2014) - BIO-key International, Inc. (OTCQB: BKYI), a leader in fingerprint biometric identification technologies, cloud-based mobile credentialing and identity verification solutions, today reported that the company is introducing an adaptive multifactor authentication solution with its release of WEB-key 3.5.

WEB-key, leveraging BIO-key's NIST validated VST version 6.5 algorithm, is one of the most accurate fingerprint authentication solutions available today. WEB-key delivers a secure authentication framework; with session tracking and unique encryption for each transaction, utilizing structured interfaces and controls, leveraging BIO-key's patents for "System and Methods for Secure Biometric Authentication" and "Biometric Identification Network Security". WEB-key 3.5 supports biometric, prox cards and challenge response authentication modalities. New APIs in the WEB-key client allow for broader and easier use on Android, as well as enhanced security architecture for mobile environments.

"With the release of WEB-key 3.5, we address the growing demand for strong yet adaptive authentication methods across all verticals and essential mobile end points," stated Mira LaCous BIO-key's Chief Technology Officer. "Today, customers must consider issues such as interoperability to mobile, scalability for high demand and operation within many vendor based applications when building their security platforms. WEB-key 3.5 delivers unparalleled flexibility supporting multiple authentication methods across clients on laptops, tablets, and phones. The addition of BIO-key's ID Director product suite adds in the integration to Active Directory, as well as many enterprise vertical products such as IBM ISAM for Web, CA SiteMinder® and electronic healthcare record management systems including Epic, Allscripts, Caradigm and more. ID Director can also tie in additional authentication modes like One-Time-Pin (OTP) authentication systems."

LaCous added "Our healthcare customers in particular, need the ability to authenticate using multiple modalities, in order to meet two-factor compliance requirements. Adaptive authentication provides secure alternative authentication methods for non-biometric enabled endpoints to accommodate additional strong factors when required. This release also expands features of supported systems, including Linux servers and Android mobile clients, in addition to expanding on BIO-key's interoperability with the majority of fingerprint readers available today; allowing our customers to truly future-proof their authentication process."