Distributing Hardware Security Keys at Scale

Phishing-resistant MFA rollouts stall at the physical step: getting a registered key into every employee's hand. A security key dispenser issues and records keys in seconds, so security teams can complete rollouts and replace lost keys without manual sorting.
Banking & Financial ServicesIT Asset Management
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The challenge

Security teams are moving to phishing-resistant MFA, and hardware security keys are a common choice. The policy is simple; the logistics are not. Keys must be sorted, matched to employees, handed over, registered and replaced when lost. For thousands of employees across branches and offices, that becomes weeks of manual work, envelopes and spreadsheets. Meanwhile, employees who lose a key are locked out of critical systems until someone can issue a new one.

Rollouts that stall

Manual sorting and handover slow MFA adoption across the organization.

Lockouts from lost keys

Employees who lose a key wait for a replacement before they can work.

Weak issue records

Envelopes and spreadsheets make it hard to prove who holds which key.
If nothing changes: Delayed MFA rollouts leave accounts exposed longer, and every lost-key lockout is an employee who cannot work.

Issue and register security keys in seconds, around the clock

Signifi's Security Key Dispenser eliminates manual sorting and handover. Employees authenticate at the dispenser and receive a key in seconds, and the issue event is recorded against their identity. Replacements for lost keys are available at any hour, and SignifiVISION reporting shows rollout progress by location.

How it works

  1. Employee authenticates

    Identity is verified at the dispenser using your chosen method.

  2. Key is dispensed

    A security key is released in seconds without manual sorting.

  3. Issue is recorded

    The key is linked to the employee for registration and reporting.

Capabilities that matter here

  • Automated key dispensing
  • Per-employee issue records
  • 24/7 replacement access
  • Rollout progress reporting

Works with your systems

  • Identity provider / SSO via API
  • ServiceNow

What changes

  • MFA rollouts completed without manual envelope handling
  • Lost-key replacements available immediately
  • A clear record of which employee holds which key

Explore the Security Key Dispenser or see how Signifi serves banking & financial services teams.

Common questions

What is a security key dispenser?

It is a self-serve machine that automates the distribution of hardware security keys. Signifi's dispenser removes manual sorting and dispensing, issuing a key in seconds and recording who received it.

Can it handle replacements for lost keys?

Yes. Because the dispenser is available around the clock, employees who lose a key can collect a replacement without waiting for a security team member, reducing lockout time.

Is this only for banks?

No. Financial institutions are frequent adopters because of strict security requirements, but any organization rolling out hardware MFA across many sites can use a key dispenser.

Plan your security key rollout

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