National Bank of Egypt Enhances Enterprise Security with Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On Solutions from BIO-key

Cairo 19 Jan 2025:

BIO-key International Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), an innovative provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions featuring multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies, announced today that the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), Egypt’s largest financial institution, is deploying BIO-key’s PortalGuard identity and access management platform and an industry-leading Identity Governance solution. This strategic project is being implemented in partnership with Raya Information Technology, a trusted reseller certified in BIO-key technologies, as part of NBE’s ongoing efforts to deploy best-in-class IT solutions for its 30,000 employees.

The initiative leverages technology PortalGuard’s unified IAM advanced Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On capabilities to simplify and secure access across applications while enabling seamless scalability for future SaaS models. Raya Information Technology is managing the deployment, coordinating all technology vendor resources to ensure a smooth implementation process.

A Strategic Step for Enhanced Security

Building on this strength with BIO-key’s authentication strengths and Raya Information Technology expertise, this collaboration ensures a comprehensive and future-proof security framework.

“Our collaboration between Raya Information Technology and BIO-key represents a major milestone in strengthening our cybersecurity infrastructure,” stated Abeer Khedr, Information Security Director at the National Bank of Egypt. “This project empowers us to secure access to our critical systems today and lays the groundwork for delivering secure and seamless authentication for millions of our B2B and B2C customers in the near future.”

BIO-key and PortalGuard Secure the Foundation

BIO-key’s PortalGuard technology plays a pivotal role in the project, providing peace of mind with secure, multi-level authentication managed through a unified solution. The deployment ensures employees and agents can securely access critical services while simplifying workflows.

“By securing all access points with multi-factor authentication and eliminating the need for multiple credentials, NBE can now provide employees with Single Sign-On access to all their applications,” said Alex Rocha, Managing Director BIO-key EMEA. “This partnership with Raya Information Technology demonstrates the value of our solutions in driving security, scalability, and innovation for organizations across the Middle East and Africa.”

Raya Information Technology spearheading the deployment of BIO-key solutions, ensuring a frictionless transition to the new security framework. “With our extensive experience working with NBE and our certifications in advanced authentication technologies, we are proud to lead this critical project,” said Mohamed Farouk at Raya Information Technology

Key Outcomes and Next Steps

This project will empower NBE to enhance operational security and efficiency. Employees no longer need to manage 14 separate logins for different applications, as the SSO solution streamlines access. MFA at login also significantly boosts security, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

“Building on this foundation, the next step will be to extend these capabilities to millions of B2B and B2C customers. By leveraging BIO-key’s PortalGuard CIAM approach, we aim to deliver a secure and seamless customer experience that reduces fraud and mitigates cybersecurity scams. This will be achieved through direct integration with a Security Operations Center (SOC) equipped with advanced risk analysis tools.”

“This project highlights the growing need for advanced identity solutions in the Middle East and Africa,” said Nicholas Prinz, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa at BIO-key. “We are proud to collaborate with Raya Information Technology to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the demands of such a prestigious institution as the National Bank of Egypt.”