WebComm and ASUS have launched what they call Thailand’s first Zero Trust PC, pairing an ASUS business laptop with WebComm’s passwordless authentication platform and a built-in FIDO-based fingerprint authenticator. The companies position the device, the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, as a way for organizations to continuously verify both the user and the device under a zero-trust model rather than relying on passwords.
The identity layer comes from WebComm’s technology. The companies say the laptop integrates WebComm’s OETH passwordless authentication platform, which supports passwordless login and multi-factor authentication, along with an AI chip-based fingerprint authenticator, OETHenticator, that performs verification to the FIDO2 standard on desktop and mobile. Tying authentication to a hardware-bound biometric is intended to reduce reliance on shared secrets that can be phished or reused.
The companies frame the launch against Thailand’s national push on digital identity and authentication. They note that the Electronic Transactions Development Agency has been developing FIDO-based authentication and integrating it with national identity platforms, while agencies including the National Cyber Security Agency and the Digital Government Development Agency promote trusted digital identity, digital onboarding, and secure electronic transactions. WebComm says FIDO-based authentication can also support secure customer authentication in areas such as mobile banking, digital payments, and electronic know-your-customer checks.
“Organizations today need security solutions that protect sensitive information without compromising user experience,” said Charles Liu, Director of ASUS Thailand, describing the partnership as combining ASUS business hardware with WebComm’s passwordless authentication to advance zero-trust adoption. WebComm, a Taiwan-listed cybersecurity company, says it provides local technical support for the deployment in Thailand.
The launch adds to the steady spread of FIDO-based, biometric authentication in hardware, seen in devices such as CardLab’s Access FIDO smart card with fingerprint biometrics, as the FIDO Alliance continues to run interoperability testing for certification candidates.
Sources: Thailand Business News
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
