Ideem Earns FIPS 140-3 Certification for Cryptographic Module. Enabling Secure One-Click Checkout Experiences

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideem, the company rethinking how users authenticate and pay online, announced today that its Zero-Trust Secure Module (ZSM) has been awarded FIPS 140-3 Level 1 certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This milestone positions Ideem as the first and only multiparty computation (MPC) based solution to achieve the designation, reinforcing its leadership in secure, standards-compliant authentication.

"This certification reflects our deep commitment to building trustworthy infrastructure for the digital economy," said Toby Rush, CEO of Ideem. "By combining MPC with a frictionless user experience, we're delivering the kind of secure, modern authentication that both enterprises and regulators are asking for."

FIPS 140-3 is the U.S. gold standard for cryptographic security. Ideem's Zero-Trust Secure Module achieves this benchmark using multiparty computation (MPC), a breakthrough approach that splits cryptographic keys across independent parties. This eliminates single points of failure and makes it virtually impossible for attackers to compromise user credentials. For financial platforms, MPC delivers ironclad protection against fraud and insider threats without adding friction for users.

Raising the Bar for Authentication Security

Authentication is often the weakest link in digital security, plagued by insecure one-time passcodes, costly friction, and outdated tooling. Ideem's ZSM transforms the landscape by cryptographically binding to the user's device and leveraging MPC to distribute trust, eliminating traditional single points of failure while requiring no user effort.

Even in a browser, the ZSM remains secure and trusted. Enabling payment use cases that feel like Apple Pay, but are direct to a bank or payment wallet. A trusted device leads to a trusted transaction.

"Strong cryptographic foundations are essential for any secure authentication system," said Brian Koziel, the engineer who led Ideem's certification effort. "Earning FIPS 140-3 certification validates that our technology meets the highest industry and government standards."

A Foundation for Expansion

With the certification now in place, Ideem is poised to accelerate adoption of its invisible 2FA solution across sectors that demand high-assurance security, including government, regulated enterprises, and compliance-heavy markets.

"We believe secure authentication shouldn't come at the cost of user experience," added Rush. "With FIPS 140-3 certified cryptography, we can deliver both, enabling one-click approvals built on a zero trust foundation."

The official NIST certification for Ideem's ZSM module can be viewed at: https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/4982

About Ideem

Ideem makes 2FA easy and invisible, for users and payments. Its Zero Trust Secure Module replaces SMS passcodes, authenticator apps, and soft tokens with one-click approvals that are frictionless and cryptographically secure. Ideem's SDK integrates effortlessly across browsers and native apps, requiring no user permissions or interaction. No effort, no exceptions.

Learn more at www.useideem.com

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