Following Stryker Cyberattack, Avatier Launches Identity Challenge Card to Protect Organizations When Standard Security Fails

Avatier has launched the Identity Challenge Card, a new multi-factor authentication solution designed to provide security when traditional MFA systems fail during cyberattacks. The company positioned the launch as a response to recent high-profile incidents like the Stryker cyberattack, highlighting vulnerabilities in conventional security approaches. The Identity Challenge Card operates as an air-gapped MFA system that requires no devices, mobile applications, or network connectivity to function, addressing scenarios where attackers may compromise standard authentication infrastructure. The solution features automatic enrollment capabilities and can reportedly be deployed across entire enterprise environments within a single day. Unlike traditional MFA methods that rely on smartphones, hardware tokens, or network-connected systems, the air-gapped design ensures authentication remains functional even when primary IT infrastructure is compromised. This approach targets a critical gap in enterprise security where organizations lose authentication capabilities during active cyber incidents when they need them most.