HID DigitalPersona (formerly Crossmatch) Reviews

We use it in our Police Department. We had to have a way for users to use two-factor authentication at the Windows login prompt in order to solve CJIS requirements.

All CJIS applications in our Police Department are protected and that helps us with compliance. As the officers would not be able to login to interface with their computers at the Operating System level, all applications on their mobile patrol computers are protected. Some are local web, some are cloud-based, and some was even legacy mainframe... without authenticating through DP, none were available.

We use it primarily in our Public Safety departments for two-factor authentication. This allows us to provide the necessary security for these critical departments. It also allows us to comply with audit requirements as needed by different agencies. The hardware and software solution is an important part of our Cyber Security posture.

The product is primarily used for Windows authentication. We also use it for web applications.

Two departments right now, whole organization down the road

Just Windows logon right now

DigitalPersona was rolled out to all our facilities to facilitate biometric single-sign-on and simplify user sign on experience both with Windows and with applications and web sites. While it was made available to administration and other staff, our core target were nurses handling Activities of Daily Living with our EMR application. It allows them to head to a kiosk, use a biometric reader to login and launch the application and input their data quickly on a touch screen without requiring a keyboard, mouse, and most importantly removes the requirement to remember a multitude of passwords. It's done securely and with integration to our Windows Active Directory domain.

Our primary platform for DigitalPersona is the Microsoft Windows logon itself. In addition, we've rolled out templates for nearly every business web site our organization uses. We are an umbrella organization that manages many different lines of business with unique applications and web sites all from a single Active Directory, and we're able to support all of them with DigitalPersona.

We are currently using Digital Persona for MFA with the biometric readers. This solution has changed how we do password resets. This has drastically reduced the time it takes for us to complete these password resets and has also allowed us to be more secured with our network and applications logons. This solution has also provided us with some insight into how our users work and lets us know that our users were not afraid of change. They were also able to adapt to this new solution easier than we thought. Due to the application being well programmed, the rollout of this product went smooth as well.

Currently, we use this application as more of a secure password vault with biometric capabilities. There are several third-party applications that we use this software to protect. We also have built templates that will work with various websites that our organization utilizes. This gives the user ease of access to those resources via their finger on the reader. Hence, reducing the time it takes to log into these applications.

HID Digital Persona is being used by all staff at our current organization. We deploy password templates to our users for several of our applications and have biometric fingerprint readers deployed to all staff. Overall, I would say that the password manager and fingerprint readers work really well. Most issues with the fingerprint readers are resolved by cleaning the lens on the top of the reader. One annoyance we have with the Digital Persona application is the icon that is displayed above the password field routinely covers other buttons up, making it difficult to click without trying to move the icon or finding a tiny space to click the correct button.

We are using this with Windows logon, a large number of browser-based applications, Citrix, our COR application, and many more that I am just not able to come up with at this time. This has always worked great in IE and Edge, but the reliability suffers with the Chrome Extension.

We are working to push out Digital Persona to all departments within our organization. It has helped us to maintain secure passwords for our users while still making it incredibly easy to log in across multiple workstations within the organization. This also allows our users to set stronger passwords for applications and web-based logins, without the need to remember what they set. Just scan their finger and log in!

Web-based applications, desktop-based applications, and Windows AD logins.

We use DigitalPersona throughout the whole bank, from retail all the way to executives. It works for us because it allows the users to quickly log into machines by using the U.are.U.4500 biometric reader. The DigitalPersona software adds an extra layer of security where if a users' password was stolen, it is impossible to copy their fingerprint.

We are mainly utilizing the DigitalPersona software on all workstations at every branch of the bank. It is used mainly for Windows log-ons but is also utilized for several financial applications. Protection of financial records is extremely important at the bank. Users can also create logons utilizing the DigitalPersona software themselves for other applications that they use.

We currently use Digital Persona Altus in our enterprise environment with over 500+ computers and up to about 800+ users. We implement biometric (fingerprint) access for all computer authentication in the network and for some managed applications that require enhanced security measures. We are about to roll out token authentication for a few departments that are now requiring improved measures of secure access and authentication of users.

All our platforms are pretty much Windows 7 desktops, in-house applications, and some proprietary applications specific to a department. We also utilize the kiosk setup for public users for public information lookup. This allows the department users to log in with their credentials (fingerprints) to reset any software or windows for the general public or to reboot the machines, reducing the calls for IT to assist with lockouts.

In today's ever security conscious world we have too many usernames and passwords to manage. Our IT department wanted help the users in our organization stay secure. As many users without a security management system would just write down their passwords near their workstation, save a text document, or a spreadsheet, we knew we needed to provide an easy solution. We offered DigitalPersona to most of our organization, those that manage lots of logins and those that move around the organization often. This provided two solutions to us: One, eliminating unsecure password lists. Two, allowing faster processing of credentials via biometrics for those that enter passwords often.

A variety of websites, web apps, and our electronic medical records. With so many web applications and various requirements for unique passwords, having DigitalPersona track the user's logon information verse a separate password manager or sticky notes, has added a lot of peace of mind to IT staff. We don't have to worry about poorly stored passwords on notes or unsecured files.

We currently use DigitalPersona for biometrics, single sign-on, Multi-Factor Authentication, and password management. Their product allows our users to sign on to their computer and applications using their fingerprint. Their product allowed us as an information technology [company] to force our users to use stronger passwords (fourteen character passwords) and allowed us to use a centralized password management application. With DigitalPersona our organization now has more secure passwords, easier access to applications, and a password management solution.

Windows AD, internal applications, web pages, MFA for administrator accounts, and digital personal is acting as our Password Manager solution. We are now using DigitalPersona as the MFA token for multiple applications; VPN remote access, network access, elevated access on servers, etc. DigitalPersona supports multiple MFA methods from physical keyfobs, Fido key, but we primarily just use the DigitalPersona app.

We made the decision to purchase the solution after a close evaluation of this product. We are currently using the biometric devices for network authentication and to allow users to login to their applications/websites using their fingerprint scanning device. It allows the users to login and authenticate without having to type their user name and password. It's also used as a password manager tool in the environment. The software manager is very intuitive and user friendly. Enrolling the fingerprints is a very easy process.

The product does not work well with custom based applications. We're using it for Office365, in-house applications and thin client (web-based apps). Some of these include thin client (web-based) applications, thick client apps, cloud based apps, and any other critical system application that could potentially have any non public information.

We have used Digital Persona for almost a decade to manage security across our organization. We have found that the ability to integrate it into our Active Directory as well as industry-specific applications has allowed us to up our security, lessen support with respect to forgotten passwords, and worry less about shared passwords or allowing access to forbidden applications.

We use DigitalPersona for Windows login, Office 365 management, legacy SCADA applications, AWS, in-house built Java-based applications, mobile device application management, and too many browser-based logins to count.

Across the whole organization. It helps employees keep track of passwords and easy access for logging into the computer/site.

We use the application in the Banking field. Example: Jack Henry, Online websites and VMware vSphere Client.

Currently in Pilot.

All internal and external web applications.

We currently use DigitalPersona devices system-wide for end-user authentication to our software system on kiosk systems we design and manufacture. The devices help our customers confirm the identity of the kiosk user. Our kiosk systems are utilized in rather rough environments. The DigitalPersona devices we equip in our kiosks meet and exceed our expectations. Additionally, the SDK provided by DigitalPersona allowed for seamless integration with our software.

We protect our proprietary kiosk software with DigitalPersona.

We use DigitalPersona for our law enforcement agencies. We are able to leverage multiple forms of authentication, which, allows our end-users to pick which combination of authenticators work best for their individual preference. The software fully integrates with Active Directory and has the capability to automatically generate and store strong alphanumeric passwords. This takes the frustration out of requiring end-users to keep track of their changed passwords for those that choose this option. The implementation process was relatively painless and we had the option to have someone come on-site or assist remotely. We chose the latter. Support has been responsive and helpful the few times that I've needed it.

Digital Persona Altus is a relatively new product that was just called digital persona pro. It is being used in our company to allow our users to unlock a remote app session via their finger print. This has saved used tons of hours from having to sign in directly. We also have a large number of HR and transportation users who utilize this application to keep track of their website passwords. These departments deal with tons of third party websites that each require a separate password in order log in. Very recently we started using Digital Persona Kiosk as well. We are using it for our software based DVR. This DVR is basically a single computer that any non-technical employee can go up to and either type in their account or use their fingerprint and it will give them a controlled "operator" account to view the camera system. Overall we've seen better security and more usability than we originally expected.

We are protecting our software DVR kiosk from random people messing with our camera system. We are also protecting our remote app server as well as our desktops.

We originally started using DigitalPersona for user logins but quickly found it as an easy way to allow users to log into websites which is now the most common use for it.

Windows and various websites

Right now, only Windows authentication and 3rd party website logins.

All users authenticate to Windows using biometric fingerprint readers. We also use password manager through the Altus console to authenticate to 3rd party websites. We have over 120 3rd party logins that we manage, so this solution saves us time logging in to 3rd party websites and applications, and also gives us a secure way to store passwords.

COHC uses digital persona in the whole company. every desk has a fingerprint reader connected to it. We use it to log into windows and also to log into our EMR program called eClinicalWorks. DP allows our users and staff to quickly log in and out of the computers in the exam rooms and also at their desks.

in house windows
and out in house EMR software eClinicalWorks

Our Core system and all of our Finance programs. We are now using DP with more cloud based programs and Anti-Virus. Mostly using it for Windows systems and websites. With more things going to sso we are finding new ways to use Digital Persona Altus so far everything is working.

DigitalPersona is being used by our entire organization. It really helps with our virtual system and when people have to change locations to help out they have all their passwords saved and easy access. This saves time and less calls to IT for forgotten passwords/resets. The program is very intuitive and once the templates are set up it is very user friendly.

We use DigitalPersona to log on to the LiveScan machine we use to fingerprint applicants. As far as I am aware we are the only department using it. It helps to alleviate the need to remember multiple passwords and it is very fast, which means the customer is in and out much quicker. Good for them, good for business.

The access to DMV files, criminal files, and applicant files.

[It's being used for] Positive ID verification in a hospital [by the] whole organization. It's required by Ohio board of pharmacy.

Medication Management within Paragon

DigitalPersona has been used for many years by many users across the Government of Alberta to align fingerprint authentication with government identities as well as a convenience for application authentication. The new versions of the product are expanding to other methods of authentication that are being explored by the organization such as Bluetooth proximity authentication for devices such as tablets that do not have fingerprint reader hardware.

All forms of Windows devices