As organisations expand their digital footprint, moving from single-application environments to hybrid workplaces and multi-cloud ecosystems, the way identity is managed becomes a defining factor in both security and operational continuity. Access can no longer be validated only through passwords or static MFA. It must reflect the user’s role, the sensitivity of the resource, and the organisation’s evolving governance needs. HyID’s editions are shaped around this progression, offering identity assurance that aligns with where an organisation is today and where it is headed.
For many teams, the journey begins with strengthening a single critical access point. A finance approval system, patient database, HR application or design repository often becomes the first trigger for MFA adoption. HyID Bronze, the foundational edition, supports exactly this scenario by enabling organisations to add MFA to an application using familiar methods such as SMS, email, hardware tokens or mobile tokens. It introduces secure access without disrupting infrastructure or modifying workflows, making it a practical starting point for small and medium-sized teams that need stronger authentication without operational complexity.
As requirements grow and more applications enter the environment, organisations begin to encounter challenges related to authentication consistency, password fatigue and fragmented access experiences. This is where HyID Silver fits naturally. By supporting multiple applications and introducing modern authentication methods such as push notifications, password-less login, biometric options and device binding, Silver enables a more cohesive identity layer across hybrid and multi-application ecosystems. It centralises control, reduces user friction and introduces basic risk-based logic, making it suitable for organisations transitioning from isolated access controls to structured, user-friendly authentication.
Beyond this stage, identity becomes less about verifying a login and more about governing access. Organisations must ensure that access decisions are adaptive and consider factors such as device posture, behavioural patterns, location and role. They also require unified SSO across cloud and on-premise systems. HyID Gold addresses this maturity shift by supporting enterprise-wide application coverage, enabling REST API and SAML or OAuth integrations, and providing adaptive authentication, identity lifecycle management and advanced reporting add-ons. At this level, identity is closely tied to compliance, audit readiness and Zero Trust principles. Gold enables organisations to formalise identity behaviour across departments, manage expanding user bases and build a governance foundation aligned with regulatory expectations.
For large enterprises, public sector bodies and mission-critical environments, identity eventually becomes a dynamic system that must continuously evaluate risk and automate governance. HyID Platinum is designed for this advanced stage of evolution. Its capabilities extend into full password-less ecosystems, anomaly and behavioural detection, deep integrations with HRMS and ITSM platforms, and automated provisioning and de-provisioning. Identity assurance becomes proactive rather than reactive. Platinum helps organisations eliminate manual access drift, maintain real-time compliance readiness and operate at a scale where continuous verification is essential.
Across these stages, whether an organisation is securing its first application with HyID Bronze, standardising authentication across multiple systems with HyID Silver, adopting adaptive governance with HyID Gold or automating identity intelligence with HyID Platinum, the progression mirrors real operational growth. Identity maturity does not develop in a single leap. It evolves with the organisation’s size, complexity and risk appetite. HyID ensures that identity controls remain aligned with this evolution, remaining reliable when requirements are simple and powerful when complexity demands more.
For a deeper understanding of the specific features available within each edition, the HyID Edition Guide provides a comprehensive and detailed breakdown.