BIO-key Joins ISMS Forum to Enhance Cybersecurity Resilience in Spain

BIO-key International has joined ISMS Forum, Spain's leading cybersecurity association, to enhance its presence and commitment to cybersecurity resilience. Through this collaboration, BIO-key will participate in initiatives to drive innovation in identity and access management, Zero Trust security, and regulatory compliance. BIO-key will collaborate with members to shape standards and support compliance with European regulations. This partnership reinforces BIO-key's global leadership in IAM and biometric authentication solutions.

BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), a global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and biometric authentication solutions, has announced its membership in the ISMS Forum, Spain's leading cybersecurity association. This strategic move underscores BIO-key's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity resilience and contributing to the development of robust security strategies across Spain.

Through its ISMS Forum membership, BIO-key will actively participate in various initiatives aimed at driving innovation in identity and access management, Zero Trust security, and regulatory compliance. The company will collaborate with members to shape cybersecurity standards, support compliance with European regulations such as the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and contribute expertise in Identity-Bound Biometrics (IBB), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO) to enhance security frameworks. Additionally, BIO-key will engage with cybersecurity leaders to address evolving threats and compliance challenges, and participate in ISMS Forum events, workshops, and working groups focused on digital identity security.

ISMS Forum President, Roberto Barata, stated, "We are pleased to welcome BIO-key to ISMS Forum as a valued member. Their expertise in identity and access management, including biometric authentication and Zero Trust security, will add significant value to our cybersecurity community. Strengthening collaboration with industry leaders like BIO-key helps us advance cybersecurity best practices and promote a secure digital ecosystem in Spain."

Alex Rocha, International Managing Director at BIO-key, commented, "We believe collaboration is key to advancing cybersecurity resilience and protecting digital identities. Joining the ISMS Forum allows us to work closely with industry leaders, policymakers, and cybersecurity professionals to strengthen identity and access management strategies in Spain. We look forward to contributing to ISMS Forum’s mission and to driving innovation in identity security."

ISMS Forum is the leading association for cybersecurity, information security, and data protection professionals in Spain, promoting best practices, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen cybersecurity resilience across industries. Through working groups, research initiatives, and conferences, ISMS Forum plays a key role in shaping the cybersecurity landscape in Spain.

BIO-key International, Inc. is revolutionizing authentication and cybersecurity with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) software securing access for over forty million users. BIO-key allows customers to choose the right authentication factors for diverse use cases, including phoneless, tokenless, and passwordless biometric options. Its cloud-hosted or on-premise PortalGuard IAM solution provides cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, convenient, and secure access to computers, information, applications, and high-value transactions.

This partnership reinforces BIO-key's global leadership in IAM and biometric authentication solutions, positioning the company as a key player in the Spanish cybersecurity market.

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[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/25/3104998/0/en/BIO-key-Joins-ISMS-Forum-to-Advance-Cybersecurity-and-Identity-Management-Best-Practices-in-Spain.html