10ZiG Technology has introduced expanded support for YubiKey (FIDO2) authentication across Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix, and Omnissa Horizon and Workspace ONE. This enhancement provides organizations with phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication on 10ZiG endpoints and strengthens identity security for hybrid workers who frequently shift between devices.
The new FIDO2 authentication workflow is supported from the latest version of 10ZiG Linux operating systems, including10ZiG NOS™, PeakOS™ and RepurpOS™, and through the 10ZiG Secure Browser (a secure browsing solution built on the Chromium Embedded Framework). Users can authenticate by tapping a hardware security key, providing a stronger and more convenient alternative to passwords, authenticator apps or mobile device-based MFA.
“With our new FIDO2 WebAuthn authentication support, we are giving customers a highly secure, low friction way to protect user access across thin clients, laptops and BYOD devices,” said Kevin Greenway, CTO of 10ZiG Technology. “FIDO2 keys offer true phishing resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) at a very low cost, and by integrating this natively through our Secure Browser, we are making it easy for organizations to adopt modern passwordless access without additional tools or agents.”
Purpose Built Passwordless Authentication for AVD and Hybrid Work
As organizations continue shifting toward cloud hosted desktops, browser-based applications and hybrid work strategies, secure identity access has become a central requirement of modern IT architecture. Native FIDO2 authentication support for AVD, Citrix and Omnissa-powered workspaces allows IT teams to deliver consistent, hardware-backed identity verification across 10ZiG endpoints, corporate laptops and personal devices.
The new support delivers a predictable, passwordless login experience no matter where users work or what device they are using. This approach provides strong protection against credential theft because it removes passwords entirely. No secrets are stored or transmitted during login and the private key never leaves the hardware token, which protects against phishing, MFA fatigue, credential replay and other identity attacks.
User Experience, Operational Efficiency and Strategic Alignment
FIDO2 authentication simplifies the user journey for workers who frequently move between thin clients, Windows devices, macOS systems and BYOD hardware. A single tap on the key provides fast, secure access to supported VDI and DaaS platforms, without the need for mobile phones, authenticator apps or SMS codes. This significantly reduces daily friction and removes concerns related to personal device use for work authentication.
From an operational standpoint, organizations adopting FIDO2 typically experience fewer password reset tickets and fewer MFA re-enrollment issues, which lowers help desk workloads and improves overall support efficiency. Extending passwordless authentication across multiple workspace delivery platforms helps unified identity workflows and further simplifies administration. FIDO2 authentication also supports compliance requirements for organizations seeking stronger identity controls. This approach is aligned with the industry’s move toward passwordless identity and cloud-first authentication and allows customers to modernize their security posture without the need for additional licensing, agents or third party authentication tools.
Support for YubiKey FIDO2 authentication is available now through the latest 10ZiG firmware update version 16.5.39.4 or above on devices using 10ZiG NOS, PeakOS and RepurpOS operating systems. All new 10ZiG devices and OS subscriptions will include Secure Browser and FIDO2 WebAuthn support at no additional cost. To learn more, explore how 10Zig is strengthening identity protection through FIDO Authentication, visit the webste here.
