Why FIDO2 Cards Are Becoming Increasingly Relevant in Healthcare

Secure access to systems is essential in healthcare. Staff need to log in quickly, while patient data, applications, and accounts must remain well protected. At the same time, organisations are under growing pressure to reduce digital risks and better prevent phishing, account misuse, and unauthorised access.

That is why more and more healthcare organisations are looking at stronger forms of authentication. FIDO2 cards offer a modern and phishing-resistant solution.

The challenge in healthcare

Healthcare organisations work with sensitive information and critical systems every day. Staff use accounts for email, cloud applications, HR environments, and other healthcare-related systems. When an account is misused or login credentials are compromised through phishing, the impact can be significant for security, continuity, and trust in the organisation.

At the same time, authentication in healthcare must remain practical. Healthcare professionals need a secure solution that works easily in daily practice and does not cause unnecessary delays.

Why traditional login methods are not always enough

Passwords alone have long been insufficient. Additional verification through SMS or authenticator apps is also not always the most robust option against modern phishing techniques. As a result, healthcare organisations are increasingly looking for ways to strengthen account security without compromising ease of use.

The solution: FIDO2 cards

FIDO2 cards enable strong and phishing-resistant authentication using a physical card. Instead of relying only on a password or a code sent to a phone, staff use a secure physical authentication factor to access systems and applications.

This helps healthcare organisations reduce the risk of account misuse and allows staff to log in more securely. At the same time, a physical card offers a clear and manageable solution for organisations that want greater control over access security.

Why this is relevant for healthcare organisations

FIDO2 cards are relevant for healthcare organisations because they help with:

• better protecting staff accounts
• reducing phishing risks
• making access to Microsoft environments and other applications more secure
• strengthening identity security across the organisation
• combining security with practical ease of use

Especially in environments where reliability, speed, and control are important, a physical authentication card can be a valuable step towards stronger digital access security.

Also relevant: FIDO combination cards

For healthcare organisations that want to bring multiple functions together, FIDO combination cards can be particularly interesting. These combine FIDO2 authentication with other card-based applications in a single physical card. This means one card can be used not only for strong login, but also as part of broader identification or access-related processes within the organisation.

This makes it possible to combine security and practical day-to-day use more effectively.

ScreenCheck supports healthcare organisations with FIDO2 solutions

At ScreenCheck, we supply FIDO2 cards for organisations that want to strengthen their authentication processes. We also advise on how these solutions can be applied within the organisation, the desired user experience, and how they fit into existing IT environments.

For healthcare organisations looking for a stronger and more manageable form of authentication, FIDO2 cards can be a logical next step.

Would you like to know whether FIDO2 cards or FIDO combination cards are a good fit for your healthcare organisation? Contact us for advice or a tailored quotation.