vSEC:CMS Summer Series 2025: Transforming FIDO2 for Enterprise Control

Date: 2025-09-04
Author: Versasec

FIDO2 out-of-the-box

Okay, so FIDO2 is being presented as something entirely out of the box. I hate to disagree, but let’s unpack the hidden challenges of FIDO2 deployments when they’re done without a credential management system like vSEC:CMS. Under “long setup,” this slide points out that standard FIDO2 setups can take hours to configure manually. Device configuration and enrollment often requires multiple steps and significant IT time. The “poor user experience” describes how both tech savvy and non-technical users must manually enroll their devices for each identity provider. This adds stress, delays and leads to support requests again. Finally, “Out of Reach” highlights that devices can be enrolled on personal sites, and human error, or even man in the middle attack can reset the device and wipe company set ups entirely. Now here’s the core insights of this slide. It shows only the pain points. Behind the scenes, vSEC:CMS addresses them directly. Let’s see how.

FIDO2 Re-imagined

With enterprise FIDO2 management, we eliminate these issues entirely. Device issuance and IdP registration is automated. User onboarding is streamlined where there is no separate enrollments. Reset functions can be disabled on devices to avoid accidental wipes. Everything is auditable, controlled and compliant. That’s why vSEC:CMS transforms FIDO2 from fragile and unsupported into dependable and enterprise-ready.

CTAP 2.1

Let’s look at some FIDO2 features you have with vSEC:CMS. Min PIN length: you can configure a minimum PIN length for every future FIDO2 credential, enforcing consistent, company wide security policy. This is a CTAP 2.1 feature fully supported by vSEC:CMS. Forced PIN change: when a device is issued, smart card or security key users are required to change the PIN on first use. This guarantees compliance with security settings and prevents weak initial pins. Force verification: vSEC:CMS can enforce user verification for all self-service actions, such as requiring a PIN or fingerprint before allowing operations. This ensures only the legitimate user can activate or manage the FIDO credential.

Going Beyond the Standard

And you guessed it, we have more up our sleeves.

Managed Mode: this adds an administration layer so that all FIDO2 policy configurations, such as minimum PIN length, enforcement of user verification and device reset restrictions are controlled centrally by IT. End users cannot change these settings.

Managed Reset: the reset function can be disabled to prevent accidental loss of enterprise configuration or potential security gaps caused by man in the middle style resets on the device.

Allow list: you can restrict where FIDO2 devices are allowed to authenticate by defining an allow list of relying party domains. This ensures tokens only work on approved services and mitigates shadow IT risk.

Unblock FIDO Key: if a user forgets their FIDO PIN, IT can remotely unblock the credential centrally. No full device resets required. This can be done in both online and offline scenarios, keeping existing credentials intact, as previously mentioned.

So why does this matter at all? These are not CTAP 2.1 features. They are beyond standard enterprise controls that are only available on select FIDO2 hardware. With these features, organizations can manage FIDO at scale without sacrificing control or security. And these are just four of the full feature set. You can find the full feature set on our website.

Thank You

Huge thank you for joining our Summer Series 2025 session. On the right, you’ll see a QR code that links to our free evaluation download page. You don’t see enterprise-grade software being offered for free every day, now do you? After scanning, you can register for a free evaluation. You’ll be able to explore vSEC:CMS fully functional in evaluation mode for up to ten user licenses or credentials, which is perfect for testing real world scenarios. There is zero commitment, just the hands on way to try it out yourself. If you’d like a guided walkthrough, then schedule a demo or start with documentation and case studies available on our website. You’ll find everything you need to get started confidently. Thanks again for your attention. Here’s to a smarter and more secure credential management with vSEC:CMS.

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