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Why is Imprivata SSO the best solution on the market? Because we help eliminate password fatigue, forgotten passwords, and the hassle of traditional password security. With proximity badges for tap and go for workspaces and workstations, and biometric authentication like facial recognition for patient access, Imprivata has a multitude of identity verification methods for you and your teams to collaborate quickly, effectively, and securely.

• Secure Access – Prevent unauthorized workarounds, save time, save money, and enhance user productivity.
• Session Management – Maintain and monitor active sessions across apps, validate secure access to shared devices without repeated logins, and track activity to protect your data.
• Address Compliance – Enforce security policies and compliance with HIPAA, EPCS, CMMC, CJIS, and more.
• User Switching – Quickly switch between provisioned users and eliminate generic logins for shared workstations or devices.
• Self-Service Password Reset – Enable your users to independently change or recover their passwords, reducing IT support tickets.
• Virtual Desktop Capability – Seamlessly integrate with VDI, thin-clients, and zero-clients.

Why choose Imprivata MFA? Because Imprivata adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification to access a platform or device. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access, protects against password breaches, enhances user security, and complies with regulatory standards. MFA also improves user confidence, simplifying the login process by reducing the need to remember multiple passwords.

• Passwordless Login – Streamline access and boost security with biometrics, or use other standard methods such as FIDO NFC badges and security keys.
• 2FA – Meet compliance with two-factor authentication and improve security posture. You can integrate with MSS365 and VPNs for remote access.
• Self-Service Password Reset – Users have the ability to easily change or recover their own passwords without IT assistance, supporting operational convenience.
• Strengthen Cybersecurity– Mitigate data leakage and reduce the risk of unauthorized access by enhancing identity management and boosting user confidence in security measures.
• EPCS for Healthcare– E-Prescribing and mobile prescribing are available with enrollment, identity proofing, custom access controls, MFA, and DEA compliance auditing.
• EHR Integration for Healthcare– Integrate with EHRs such as Epic, and industrial enterprise systems for quick, simple re-authentication and identity witnessing.

What makes Imprivata’s biometric capabilities so special? With solutions like face authentication, fingerprint recognition, and palm vein scanning, we make it easy to authenticate and prove identity for access for both healthcare and commercial organizations.

• Reduce IT Overhead – Lessen help desk calls for password resets and give more time back to your IT team.
• Identity Proofing – Verify and enroll your staff with ease.
• Advanced Secure Access – Ensure security with SSO step-up and EPCS 2FA.
• EHR Healthcare Workflows– Expedite re-authentication requirements using high-velocity HER workflows.
• Reduce Duplicate Records in Healthcare– Grant access to unsupervised enrollment and account management for EHRs such as Epic MyChart.
• Privacy By Design– Encryption in transit/at rest; explicit consent; SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001/27701; HIPAA, GDPR, NIST alignment. Flexible MFA orchestration with proximity badge, fingerprint, FIDO2 passkeys/security keys, push, cloud PIN/Q&A, SMS OTP, and third‑party authenticators.

Is Imprivata secure? The answer is yes. Imprivata incorporates security by design as a core principle across products, implementation, and operations to safeguard customer data in accordance with the robust requirements of life and mission-critical organizations.

• Security Practices – Our security practices are designed to support essential standards and regulations such as NIST, HIPAA, and HITECH.
• Encryption at Rest and Transit – We’ve instituted multiple complementary layers of security to secure client, server, data, and transmission of all user information. Our products implement encryption at rest and in transit.
• Constant Assessment – We understand that security is not a static discipline and proactively apply processes and technologies to protect against a wide range of attack types. Our response team continuously assesses new vulnerabilities and dynamically adjusts development and operations.
• Privacy Measures – Imprivata security and privacy measures are designed to support the stringent requirements for life- and mission-critical industries, and to help customer compliance with essential health and privacy standards. Our employees, processes, and operations adhere to required standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA and data protection and privacy training, SOC 2 attestation).
• Data Control – Imprivata enables customers to stay in control of their data with a comprehensive range of technical controls, procedures, and privacy features across our products.
• Governance Program – Imprivata has a strong governance program is in place to oversee data processing activities and lifecycle management, with data stewards to assure cross functional data management. We take the privacy of our customers’ data as an essential principle and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability across product use and lifecycle in the cloud and on-premises. Imprivata protects customer data throughout our business processes including support with robust role-based controls that limit access based on need and its intended use.
• Cyber Essentials Certified- Imprivata is Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certified; the highest level of certification offered under the Cyber Essentials scheme, meaning our products have undergone rigorous tests for vulnerabilities to ensure protection against basis hacking and phishing attacks.
• DEA-EPCS Compliant- Imprivata's Enterprise Access Management with Multifactor Authentication (MFA) product has been audited for compliance with the requirements of 21 CFR part 1311in regulation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
• FIDO Alliance Member- Imprivata is a member of the FIDO Alliance, an open-industry organization promoting the development, compliance, and use of security standards for authentication and device attestation.
• ISO 27001 and 27701 Certified- Imprivata has met rigorous international standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer data, supplier information, and the processing of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and client’s internal data related to services Imprivata provides. Imprivata has been certified against ISO 27001 and 27701 standards, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Why choose Imprivata for mobile? Because we provide fast, secure access to shared mobile devices and apps—no passwords needed. You can optimize your mobile environment with shared devices and secure access, creating secure, flexible mobile workflows that fit your organization. With products and features like smart hubs, device checkout, device charging, and provisioned mobile devices, Imprivata has you covered.

• Maximize Mobile ROI – Leverage shared-use mobile devices over dedicated deployment models and start saving money.
• Device Control – Imprivata gives IT teams real-time visibility and control over device status, use, and app access.
• Less Exposure Points– Secure logins, badge-based access, and auto-depersonalization on mobile phones reduce data and access risks.
• Union & User-Friendly – Fast, tap-and-go access supports team workflows and minimizes friction for frontline staff.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership – Imprivata reduces loss, downtime, and admin overhead, maximizing ROI across the device lifecycle.
• Reduce Device Loss– Imprivata bridges the gap between security and usability, empowering frontline staff with secure, seamless mobile access and device monitoring for IT teams.