Built for the most stringent requirements

Nearly all federal and governmental agencies, both civilian and defense, trust RSA to secure the most secure. Whether ensuring compliance, protecting classified information, or securing federal networks, RSA ID Plus for Government is your go-to solution for robust, compliant authentication.

By integrating the RSA iShield Key 2 series, powered by Swissbit, RSA ID Plus for Government provides U.S. federal agencies, contractors, and systems integrators with yet another method of secure authentication. The RSA iShield Key 2 series is designed to meet the highest security standards required. Employing a FIPS 140-3 level 3 certified cryptographic module (certificate 4679) and FIDO2 certified, the RSA iShield Key 2 series ensures that government systems are protected and compliant with White House Executive Order (EO) 14028, OMB M-22-09, and OMB M-24-14, which require federal agencies to secure cloud services, develop and implement Zero Trust architecture (ZTA), and deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA). Together, the iShield Key 2 FIPS series and the RSA ID Plus platform support these efforts, delivering robust security compliance by default with solutions that are secure by design.

RSA iShield Key 2 series benefits

The RSA ID Plus and the RSA iShield Key 2 series provide key benefits to federal  agencies, including:

  • Compliance with federal standards: FIPS 140-3 certified cryptographic module, meeting the latest U.S. government requirements for cryptographic security.
  • Zero Trust identity protection: RSA ID Plus integrates a range of identity security capabilities—including contextual, risk-based authentication, mobile passkeys, and ID verification—to advance ZTA and protect every component of your organization.
  • Seamless passwordless experience: With FIDO2 certification, the RSA iShield Key 2 series supports a secure and frictionless passwordless journey across all federal systems.
  • Control and flexibility: Manage and deploy passkeys with ease, tailored to the specific needs of federal agencies.
  • Trusted by government: Built to withstand the rigorous security demands of U.S. federal agencies and certified under FedRAMP, ensuring compliance with the highest government security standards.
FIDO2 and multi-protocol support for government

Supported standards / featurestranslated

FIDO2/CTAP2.1, WebAuthn, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) CTAP1, HOTP (Event), Smartcard (PIV-compatible)translated

FIDO2/CTAP2.1, WebAuthn, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) CTAP1, HOTP (Event), Smartcard (PIV-compatible), OpenSC-compatibletranslated

Mechanical detailstranslated

USB-A: 51.5mm x 18.5mm x 6mm, 6g

USB-C: 60mm x 16.5 mm x 5.2mm, 5g

51.5mm x 18.5mm x 6mm

Form factor / device typetranslated

FIDO2 HID Device, CCID Smartcard, USB-A or USB-C, With NFC interface and multi-color LEDtranslated

FIDO2 HID Device, CCID Smartcard, USB-A or USB-C, With NFC interface and multi-color LEDtranslated

Certificationstranslated

FIPS 140-3 smart chip certified, FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F/CTAP1), FIDO2 Level 1translated

FIPS 140-3 smart chip certified, FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F/CTAP1), FIDO2 Level 1translated

Operating temperature rangetranslated

Extended: -25°C to 70°Ctranslated

Extended: -25°C to 70°Ctranslated

Multiplatform supporttranslated

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux,Chrome OS, Android
Browsers: Firefox, MS Edge, Chrome, Apple Safaritranslated

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux,Chrome OS, Android
Browsers: Firefox, MS Edge, Chrome, Apple Safaritranslated

Storagetranslated

Holds up to 267 FIDO passkeys and 24 smart card certificatestranslated

Holds up to 267 FIDO passkeys and 24 smart card certificatestranslated

Phishing-resistant passwordless access for federal compliance

Manage your agency’s transition to passwordless authentication with the RSA iShield Key 2 series while maintaining end-to-end control over your security environment. With seamless integration into the RSA ID Plus platform, the RSA iShield Key 2 series provides a resilient, scalable solution that meets the needs of both public and private sector collaboration.

RSA iShield Key 2 Series Specifications

Supported standards / features

FIDO2/CTAP2.1, WebAuthn, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) CTAP1, HOTP (Event), Smartcard (PIV-compatible)

FIDO2/CTAP2.1, WebAuthn, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) CTAP1, HOTP (Event), Smartcard (PIV-compatible), OpenSC-compatible

Mechanical details

USB-A: 51.5mm x 18.5mm x 6mm, 6 g

USB-C: 60mm x 16mm x 5.2mm, 5g

51.5mm x 18.5mm x 6mm

Form factor / device type

FIDO2 HID Device, CCID Smartcard, USB-A or USB-C, With NFC interface and multi-color LED

FIDO2 HID Device, CCID Smartcard, USB-A or USB-C, With NFC interface and multi-color LED

Certifications

FIPS 140-3 smart chip certified, FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F/CTAP1), FIDO2 Level 1

FIPS 140-3 smart chip certified, FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F/CTAP1), FIDO2 Level 1

Operating temperature range

Extended: -25°C to 70°C

Extended: -25°C to 70°C

Multiplatform support

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux,Chrome OS, Android
Browsers: Firefox, MS Edge, Chrome, Apple Safari

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux,Chrome OS, Android
Browsers: Firefox, MS Edge, Chrome, Apple Safari

Storage

Holds up to 267 FIDO passkeys and 24 smart card certificates

Holds up to 267 FIDO passkeys and 24 smart card certificates

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