BIO-key PortalGuard

Spec sheet

Purpose

PortalGuard is a unified identity and access management platform for multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and self-service password reset.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Intended users

BIO-key describes PortalGuard as serving employees, suppliers, and customers, and cites use in education, healthcare, finance, and law.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Deployment

The product is offered for on-premises, cloud-hosted, and hybrid environments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Trial

BIO-key offers a free trial that includes MobileAuth with PalmPositive, MFA, SSO, and self-service password reset; the page does not state a trial duration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · info.bio-key.com

Support

BIO-key says its customer success team and security practitioners work with customers on their requirements and IAM strategy.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Headquarters

Holmdel, New Jersey, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · bio-key.com

Founded

1993Read 28 Sep 2026 · bio-key.com

Administration

PortalGuard can be deployed using Active Directory or Microsoft Intune, with centralized user and platform management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Authentication choices

BIO-key’s IAM platform page says PortalGuard supports 17 types of authentication methods, including biometric options.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Compliance support

BIO-key says PortalGuard’s MFA, passwordless authentication, audit reporting, access controls, and password reset features support frameworks including HIPAA, NIST 800-63, PCI-DSS, FERPA, and GDPR.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Desktop and remote access

PortalGuard supports desktop authentication for Windows and macOS, plus local and remote logins via RDP.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Identity-bound biometrics

The platform offers Identity-Bound Biometrics to verify a user’s identity rather than just their device, token, or password.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Password reset

Self-service password reset lets users reset passwords, unlock accounts, and recover access without contacting the help desk.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Reporting

The platform offers advanced reporting to help keep IAM environments audit ready.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

SSO integrations

PortalGuard supports SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and CAS, and works with identity providers including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Ping.Read 8 Oct 2026 · bio-key.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Biometric Authentication Software#15 of 458.1
• Identity and Access Management Software#19 of 458.1
• Single Sign-On Software#16 of 348.0