Episode Details

Are your clients tired of juggling passwords and MFA codes? In this episode, I sit down with Ahmad Al-Hidiq from EverKey to discuss how their universal smart key technology is making authentication seamless—no more codes, no more friction. Find out how MSPs can deliver effortless, secure access that employees will actually love.

Why Listen:

• Discover how proximity authentication works
• Learn about seamless integration with AD, Entra, Okta
• Hear real-world use cases from enterprise to SMB
• Understand how EverKey simplifies MFA and password management
• Get insights into future AI-powered security features
• Tips for MSPs to resell and support EverKey

Guest Bio + Links:

Ahmad Al-Hidiq is a cybersecurity expert and key leader at EverKey, driving the company’s shift from hardware to software and expanding its presence in the B2B market. Ahmad specializes in universal smart key technology and is passionate about making secure access effortless for businesses.

• EverKey Website: https://everykey.com/
• Ahmad Al-Hidiq LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadalhidiq/

Companies, Products, and Books Mentioned:

• YubiKey – https://www.yubico.com
• Active Directory – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/active-directory
• Entra – https://www.microsoft.com/security/business/identity-access/microsoft-entra
• Okta – https://www.okta.com
• Adore (access management) – https://www.adore.com

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