Q1 2026 is off to an exciting start, with many new features, functionalities, and hardware options available within the DigitalPersona MFA software solution platform. Now is a great time to assess your DigitalPersona version and update your environment to the latest version 4.4. In the new versions, DigitalPersona can be leveraged to eliminate passwords within your organization entirely and support modern authentication credentials like FIDO2 with the new HID OMNIKEY SE Plug (small form factor USB-C reader for on prem and hybrid Active Directory domains).

          As a certified distributor for HID Global, Tx Systems is offering free environmental health checks on your DigitalPersona implementations to ensure you get the most out of your authentication ecosystem. With the latest security release of Windows update KB5074105, HID Global created new patches for DigitalPersona versions 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4 to ensure continued compatibility and end-to-end login security. If your organization runs a legacy version of DigitalPersona software (4.1 or earlier), now is the perfect time to contact your Tx Systems representative to discuss upgrading to the latest version to ensure continued compatibility and stability with the latest Windows updates.

Upgrading Protection

          When software updates and hardware upgrades are combined, security is strengthened significantly. HID Global released three exciting new hardware options that are seamlessly compatible with the DigitalPersona updates. 

HID Crescendo 4000 FIDO2 Cards

A secure smart card that supports the modern FIDO2 login standard and can also work with many physical access formats like Seos, MIFARE, and PROX . The Crescendo 4000 offers strong authentication for logical access while simultaneously having the capability to be a secure badge for building entry.

HID Crescendo FIDO2 Key v3

A compact USB security key designed for phishing-resistant login without passwords. It supports FIDO2 and other authentication standards, works with USB-A, USB-C, and NFC, and allows secure access to apps, networks, and systems.

HID OMNIKEY SE Plug

A tiny USB-C reader that lets you authenticate securely from laptops, tablets, and phones. It supports FIDO2, Seos, MIFARE DESFire and does not require drivers, making it ideal for secure, portable authentication wherever you are.

The Windows update adjusted:

• How password sign-in options appear and are exposed to other software.
• How Windows communicates with credential providers like DigitalPersona. 
• How the lock screen’s internal state is structured.

          These changes affect how DigitalPersona detects and interacts with the Windows login screen, particularly on the first authentication attempt.

          Patches are available (for versions 4.2 and later) to combat any issues stemming from the Windows update. For more information and patches, please contact Tx Systems for your free consultation and guidance on upgrading your environment. 

Learn more about Update KB5074105 here or here

Learn more about Update KB5077181 here

Check out the HID IAMS Customer Portal for more information 

For general questions and free consultation, contact mfasales@txsystems.com or Call (858) 622-2004

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