Frequently Asked Questions

Can I evaluate KeypMe without migrating my entire IT infrastructure?

Yes, there is no need to migrate all user authentication to use KeypMe. Active Directory (AD) or other dircetory services almost always support smarcard authentication in addition to password authentication.

Because KeypMe smartcard is fully compatible with smartcard, integrating KeypMe solution is similar as integrating smartcard into your IT infrastructure. KeypMe smartcard can be used in addition to password and physical smartcard.

What the difference between physical smartcard and KeypMe smartcard?

  • Physical smartcard in addition to be a physical card that the user needs to not lose or forget also requires a smartcard reader.
  • KeypMe smartcard is fully compatible with physical smartcard.

Does KeypMe require a server?

No, KeypMe smartphone application can create self-signed smartcard. Self-signed smartcards are smartcards containing digital certificates that have not been signed by a PKI.

KeypMe server is used to provision smartcards against the PKI, manages Active Directory users, groups, and computers, and monitors their activities.

How much does it cost?

The price is still to be defined. But it will be highly competitive with KeypMe alternatives:

  • physical smartcard solution that also requires smartcard reader cost and non negligible smartcard middleware cost.
  • proprietary authentication software solutions

Compare FIDO2/FIDO Passkey and KeypMe Smartcard.

FIDO2 / FIDO Passkey and smartcard both enable passwordless authentication.

KeypMe smartcard as running on the smartphone can enable more complex biometric authentication as FIDO device. For instance, KeypMe could take advantage of the smartphone builtin fingerprint and face recognition capability but also third-party biometric solutions (voice recognition, etc).

FIDO Passkey does not support digital signature and encryption while smartcards (and automatically KeypMe smartcard) do.

How KeypMe smartphone application is communicating with the computer?

KeypMe smartphone application supports BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), NFC (only with Android application at the moment because Apple limits NFC usage to iOS application) and Internet connectivity.

Does it work offline?

Yes, KeypMe can work offline without Internet connectivity.

Can KeypMe support other smartcard applications as PIV and OpenPGP?

Yes, support for additional smartcard applications can be added. Contact us to know more about it.

CAC (Common Access Card) smartcard is planned in the roadmap.