MFA Hardware Security Keys
We provide IT support and Microsoft 365 services to businesses across Birmingham, Solihull, and the West Midlands.
This service provides a secure login solution using physical authentication keys — providing stronger protection for your business accounts without relying on mobile devices.
This service provides a more secure form of multi-factor authentication using hardware security keys instead of relying only on mobile apps. While app-based multi-factor authentication (such as Microsoft Authenticator) is highly effective, it can still be vulnerable to phishing or accidental approval.
Hardware security keys emphasize stronger protection by requiring physical possession of the key to complete a login. This physical authentication requirement significantly reduces the risk of account compromise and results in a more controlled, secure login process for your critical business systems.
When This Service Is Suitable
Your business already uses Microsoft 365 with MFA
You want stronger protection than mobile authentication
Users access sensitive or critical systems
You want to reduce phishing risk
You prefer not to rely on personal mobile devices
When This Service Is Recommended
- Professional services (legal, consultancy, accountancy)
- Healthcare organisations
- Financial services
- Businesses handling sensitive or confidential data
- Any business where account compromise would be high impact
For lower-risk environments, app-based MFA may be sufficient.
What You Get
Physical Security Key
- Each user receives a dedicated physical authentication key for high-security login.
Backup Configuration
- Configuration of robust backup authentication methods to ensure constant account access.
Hardware Authentication
- Professional setup and configuration of hardware-based authentication for your team.
Onboarding & Support
- Dedicated user onboarding and guidance session for your entire organisation.
Microsoft 365 Integration
- Seamless connection and synchronisation with all your existing Microsoft 365 accounts.
The Outcome
By the end of this service, your most important accounts will be protected by hardware-based authentication, reducing the risk of phishing and unauthorised access.
- Stronger protection against phishing and account compromise
- Authentication requires physical possession of a key
- Reduced reliance on mobile devices
- More controlled and secure login process
- Improved overall security posture
Hardware Keys vs App-Based MFA
App-Based MFA
(e.g. Authenticator)
- No additional cost
- Suitable for most small businesses
- Relies on user approval
- Can be vulnerable to phishing or accidental approval
Hardware
Security Keys
- One-time cost per user
- Requires physical key to log in
- Strong protection against phishing
- More controlled and secure authentication
Hardware security keys are not required for every business, but are strongly recommended where security is a priority.
Typical Business Scenario
A business handling sensitive data wants stronger protection beyond app-based MFA and moves to hardware-based authentication for its key accounts. Logins now require a physical key, reducing the risk of phishing and unauthorised access.
Key Outcomes
- Reduced risk of compromise
- More secure login process
- Better control over access
Pricing
£95 per user
(one-time)
Security keys are assigned per user and provide long-term protection without ongoing subscription costs.