authID Launches PIV-Aligned Biometric Security for Critical Infrastructure

Event summary

  • authID has launched a biometric security solution aligned with the PIV security framework for energy and other critical infrastructure companies.
  • The solution aims to secure US electrical, water, gas, and other critical infrastructures against state-sponsored infiltrators and cyber-criminals.
  • According to Check Point Research, there were 1162 documented cyberattacks on US utilities from January to August 2024, a 70% increase over the same period from the previous year.
  • The FBI alerted a major water utility in Massachusetts in 2025 that Chinese hackers had infiltrated water utility systems.
  • authID's IDX, PrivacyKey, and authID Mandate solutions contribute to this unique biometric security platform.

The big picture

The launch of authID's PIV-aligned biometric security solution comes at a time when critical infrastructure is facing an increasing number of cyber threats. The solution aims to provide a higher level of security for energy and utility companies, which are constantly targeted by state-sponsored infiltrators and cyber-criminals. The increasing use of AI in utility operations is also expanding the threat surface, making the need for robust security solutions more pressing. authID's solution could potentially become a standard for securing critical infrastructure in the US and beyond.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace
How quickly energy and utility companies will adopt authID's PIV-aligned biometric security solution given the increasing cyber threats.
Regulatory Compliance
Whether authID can sustain compliance with evolving NIST standards and other regulatory requirements for critical infrastructure security.
Market Expansion
The pace at which authID can expand its solution to other critical infrastructure sectors beyond energy and utilities.

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