authID has announced the availability of its biometric security platform aligned with the federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) security framework. The company specifically designed this solution to help energy providers and utility organizations strengthen identity protection across critical infrastructure environments. As cyber threats continue to evolve, utility operators increasingly require stronger identity assurance beyond traditional in-house security tools. Therefore, authID aims to help organizations protect essential infrastructure systems using high-assurance biometric verification.
Utility companies across the United States and globally face persistent cyber threats from nation-state actors and organized cybercriminal groups. In fact, attackers linked to Iran, China, and Russia have targeted electric grids, water systems, and communication networks for years. According to research from Check Point Research, attackers carried out 1,162 cyberattacks against U.S. utilities between January and August 2024, representing a 70% increase compared to the same timeframe in the previous year.
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Moreover, in 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned a major Massachusetts water utility that Chinese hackers had infiltrated operational systems and gained the potential ability to manipulate chemical inputs. Additionally, U.S. threat intelligence reports highlighted activity from groups such as Volt Typhoon, which reportedly pre-position cyber access for potential large-scale future disruptions.
Despite regulatory pressure from agencies like the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and North American Electric Reliability Corporation through the NERC-CIP framework, many experts believe current utility defenses remain outdated. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of AI-based automation increases the potential attack surface. According to forecasts from Gartner, approximately 40% of utilities will deploy AI-driven operators in control rooms by 2027, and adoption could more than double by 2028.
To address these risks, authID promotes biometric identity verification tied directly to a live human presence. The company aligns its platform with PIV standards, which require strong identity proofing before granting access privileges. These standards follow identity assurance guidelines defined by National Institute of Standards and Technology, which represent some of the highest credential assurance requirements globally.
Energy operators also rely heavily on SCADA systems to monitor and control industrial processes. However, many SCADA environments still depend on passwords and legacy multi-factor authentication systems that attackers frequently target. By applying PIV-aligned biometric authentication, authID enables passwordless and tokenless access to critical operational systems, including engineering consoles, contractor access portals, and privileged accounts.
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“We cannot overstate the level of security needed for these locations,” commented Rhon Daguro, CEO of authID. “Interruptions to gas, water, or electricity delivery can cause widespread chaos. Nuclear facilities are especially sensitive. Our biometric identity verification solution ensures only authorized access to these critical systems, by binding an identity to a live human, and defending against spoofs, deepfakes, and imposters. There is no other platform offering that out of the box. We provide a scalable path to higher trust without user friction, and on Day One our clients can operate with confidence and security without the vulnerability of legacy tools.”
In addition to the core biometric solution, authID integrates three complementary technologies. IDX provides centralized identity lifecycle management across employees, contractors, and third-party vendors. PrivacyKey uses cryptographic authentication to verify returning users while preserving biometric privacy and regulatory compliance. Meanwhile, Mandate restricts access to AI-driven systems by ensuring only verified users can launch AI agents, while maintaining complete audit trails.
Daguro added, “According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the top US energy suppliers are natural gas at 40%, nuclear at 18%, coal at 17% and renewables at about 24%. authID can provide the most impactful security for all of them. With the aggressive investment now flowing to the energy sector, we expect to lead the way on securing this vital infrastructure.”
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reinforces the growing importance of securing diverse energy sources. As infrastructure modernization accelerates globally, identity-first security approaches like biometric PIV-aligned authentication will likely become foundational for protecting national critical infrastructure and maintaining public trust.
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