Ivanti Passwordless Authentication review
Enterprise passwordless authentication with FIDO2, biometrics, risk policies and desktop login.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Ivanti Passwordless Authentication, also called Zero Sign-On (ZSO), replaces passwords with mobile devices, FIDO2 credentials, QR codes, certificates and biometrics. It is designed for organizations seeking passwordless access across cloud services, business applications and Windows or Mac desktops. The product supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, making it relevant to enterprises with mixed user devices and a combination of managed and unmanaged access scenarios. Its positioning is strongest where passwordless authentication needs to sit alongside zero-trust access controls and endpoint management.
Authentication coverage is broad. Users can authenticate through a mobile device identity, security keys, passkeys, QR codes, push notifications, one-time passcodes, certificates or biometrics. Adaptive, risk-based authentication and access policies add a control layer beyond the authentication method itself. Passwordless desktop login includes offline login over Bluetooth, while dashboards, alerts and reporting provide visibility into authentication activity. These capabilities make Ivanti a fit for organizations that need more than a basic passkey or mobile approval flow, particularly when desktop access is part of the rollout.
Ecosystem fit is another central strength. Ivanti lists integrations with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Okta, Ping, Microsoft identity solutions, Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM systems and UEM platforms. The published pricing model is contact sales, so evaluating the product involves a direct commercial conversation rather than comparing public plan tiers. Organizations should choose Ivanti when they need multiple authentication methods, desktop coverage, adaptive policies and connections across identity, UEM and SIEM systems. A simpler passwordless tool may be a better match for teams seeking a narrower feature set or straightforward self-service plan selection.
Ivanti Passwordless Authentication pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports mobile identity, FIDO2, passkeys, QR codes and biometrics
- Adds adaptive, risk-based access policies and authentication reporting
- Covers cloud services, applications and Windows or Mac desktop login
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
- Its broad enterprise feature set may exceed simpler passwordless needs
- Unmanaged-device access adds QR-code authentication to the access model
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