Swissbit iShield Key 2 is a paid authentication key with support for multiple authentication standards, including WebAuthn, FIDO2/CTAP2.1, FIDO U2F/CTAP1, HOTP and TOTP. It also lists PIV-compatible use, MIFARE DESFire EV3, HID SEOS and LEGIC advant/neon. NFC is supported, and device management is available through a vendor app. Listed operating-system support includes Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, Chrome OS and Android; the product platform list separately names Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. These details give buyers specific standards and systems to check against their intended setup. Swissbit was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bronschhofen, Switzerland. The product is paid, with pricing available on request, so no purchase amount is listed.
Who it is for
It may suit people looking for an authentication key whose supported standards and operating systems match their systems or services. Buyers can also consider NFC support and vendor-app device management.
What is good
- Supports WebAuthn and FIDO2/CTAP2.1
- Supports HOTP and TOTP
- NFC support
- Vendor app for device management
- Lists support for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
What to know first
- Paid product; pricing is on request
Verdict
iShield Key 2 lists a broad set of authentication standards, NFC, and support for several operating systems. Check the specific standard and operating-system lists against your intended use, then request pricing.
Compared on security keys
- Authentication standards
- WebAuthn, FIDO2/CTAP2.1, FIDO U2F/CTAP1, HOTP, TOTP, PIV-compatible, MIFARE DESFire EV3, HID SEOS, LEGIC advant/neon
- NFC support
- Yes
- Device management
- vendor app
- Operating systems
- Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android
