Thales introduces FIDO authentication for SAS PCE, addressing the growing need for sovereign data control and secure access. Enterprises face pressure to secure access while maintaining control over data location due to regulations like GDPR. Cloud-only IAM providers often can't meet sovereignty requirements due to laws like the CLOUD Act. Hybrid environments necessitate authentication strategies that protect both cloud and on-premises systems. Traditional MFA methods are vulnerable to phishing attacks, and fragmented tools create confusion and overhead. Thales’ SAS PCE offers an on-premises IdP with FIDO authentication, ensuring data sovereignty and phishing resistance. It provides business continuity by serving as a fallback to cloud IdPs, eliminating third-party dependencies. This solution unifies authentication across environments, enabling modernization without mass migrations. By using SAS PCE with FIDO authentication, organizations avoid regulatory fines, prevent outages, and protect their reputations. Thales delivers local enforcement, continuous availability, and true sovereignty without compromising security.