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SMB and enterprise markets
About PortalGuard
BIO-key PortalGuard IDaaS is a single, flexible cloud-based IAM platform that offers the widest range of options for multi-factor authentication, biometrics, single sign-on, and self-service password reset to support a customer’s security initiatives and deliver an optimized user experience – all at an affordable price point. For over 20 years, industries such as education, including over 200 institutions, healthcare, finance, and government have chosen PortalGuard as their preferred solution.Whether you’re looking for passwordless workflows, support for your Zero Trust architecture, or just implementing MFA for the first time, PortalGuard can easily secure access for both the workforce and customers whether they are remote or on-premises.
PortalGuard’s MFA stands out above others as it is the only solution to offer Identity-Bound Biometrics that offer the highest levels of integrity, security, accuracy, availability and are easier to use than traditional authentication methods.
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Pricing
Pricing Details:
PortalGuard (Commercial On-Premises) - Self Service Password Reset License (SSPR only) - $12.50 annually per user
PortalGuard (Commercial On-Premises) - Enterprise License (SSPR, SSO, MFA) - $36.00 annually per user
PortalGuard IDaaS (Commercial Cloud) - Enterprise License (SSPR, SSO, MFA) - $42.00 annually per user
PortalGuard IDaaS (Commercial Cloud) - Self-Service Password Reset License (SSPR only) - $12.50 annually per user
PortalGuard (Commercial On-Premises) - Enterprise License (SSPR, SSO, MFA) - $36.00 annually per user
PortalGuard IDaaS (Commercial Cloud) - Enterprise License (SSPR, SSO, MFA) - $42.00 annually per user
PortalGuard IDaaS (Commercial Cloud) - Self-Service Password Reset License (SSPR only) - $12.50 annually per user
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BIO-key International
Founded: 1993
United States
www.bio-key.com/portalguard/
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PortalGuard Product Features
Identity Management
Multifactor Authentication
Privileged Account Management
Single Sign On
User Activity Monitoring
Access Certification
Compliance Management
Password Management
Self-Service Access Request
User Provisioning
Password Management
Credential Management
Multifactor Authentication
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