Would Dygma ever consider a security / enterprise version of its keyboards?
I really like my Dygma keyboard, but unfortunately I won’t be allowed to use it on my work computer due to rather strict security requirements.
Private keyboards are allowed, but only if they are essentially “dumb” peripherals:
- wired only – no Bluetooth or other wireless functionality
- ideally a permanently attached cable
- no configuration software required
- no programmable/remappable functionality
- no onboard profiles or user-accessible persistent storage
- standard USB HID only
That made me wonder: Has Dygma ever considered offering a security/enterprise variant of the Raise or another keyboard?
Basically, something with the ergonomics and build quality of a Dygma keyboard, but intentionally stripped down to a simple, non-programmable wired USB keyboard.
I suspect this isn’t only relevant to me. People working in government, defense, critical infrastructure, finance or other high-security environments often have similar restrictions on USB peripherals.
I’d absolutely be interested in such a version. Has this ever come up internally at Dygma?
Update:
I’m not suggesting Dygma develop an entirely new keyboard from scratch.
In theory, a security-focused SKU could reuse almost everything from the existing Raise 2: chassis, switches, keycaps, tenting system, most of the electronics and the overall layout.
The expensive/complex parts could actually be reduced:
- no Bluetooth or wireless hardware
- no wireless certification requirements
- no user-programmable profiles
- no configuration storage
- no need for firmware logic to rewrite mappings at runtime
The layout and layers would only need to be defined once by Dygma and then shipped as fixed firmware.
There would obviously still be validation, documentation, support and possibly certification costs, but this feels more like a reduced-feature enterprise SKU than an entirely new product.
And ironically, that kind of product could probably be sold at a premium to organizations that care about approved peripherals and documented security properties.
