In a move that strengthens national cybersecurity, global company HID and Saudi-based Cerebra have announced the launch of the “mPass” digital authentication platform. The platform aims to enable government and private institutions in the Kingdom to completely abandon passwords and replace them with advanced fingerprint authentication technologies.
Article contents:
- Introduction
- Strategic cybersecurity partnership
- How does mPass technology work?
- Success story: 90% reduction in breaches
- Compliance with NCA standards
- Future expansion
- Conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
Introduction
With the increase in cyberattacks targeting login data, traditional passwords have become the weakest link in the security chain. The “mPass” platform arrives as a radical solution, providing employees with secure and seamless access to systems and applications using biometrics only, which reduces operational burdens and enhances protection.
Strategic cybersecurity partnership
The platform is being implemented in cooperation with “Taqnia Al-Yam”, the certified local partner. Richard Bouchalany from HID emphasized that the platform reflects the company’s commitment to developing technologies that meet regional needs and empower organizations to build a digital identity ecosystem based on the “Zero Trust” principle.
How does mPass technology work?
The platform relies on advanced fingerprint readers from the “DigitalPersona” and “EikonTouch” series, known for their high accuracy. These devices allow employees to log into all their applications with a single touch, eliminating the need to remember complex passwords or change them periodically.
Success story: 90% reduction in breaches
The companies revealed the results of implementing the platform in a major national institution. The results were astounding: eliminating the phenomenon of password reuse and reducing login data theft incidents by over 90%. It also helped reduce technical support password reset requests by 70%, saving significant operational costs.
Compliance with NCA standards
The solution was designed to fully comply with the requirements of the National Cybersecurity Authority in Saudi Arabia. The system provides multi-layered authentication and enforces adaptive policies that tighten verification when accessing sensitive data, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Future expansion
The three companies are moving toward expanding the adoption of “mPass” to include other strictly regulated sectors, such as banking and healthcare, in support of Saudi Vision 2030 in building a secure digital society.
Conclusion
The “mPass” platform represents a qualitative shift in the method of protecting digital identity in the region, proving that abandoning passwords is not just a convenience for the user, but an urgent security necessity.
Frequently asked questions
Question: What is the main benefit of the platform?
Answer: Eliminating passwords and replacing them with fingerprints to prevent breaches and facilitate login.
Question: Is it compatible with Saudi systems?
Answer: Yes, it complies with the standards of the National Cybersecurity Authority.
