Is using TOTP from Authenticator app on a mobile device instead of passwords inherently 2FA?

A related discussion can be found, specifically addressing the security implications of using only TOTP for single-factor authentication However, in my view, using a TOTP code from a Google Authenticator on a mobile device effectively cons… Continue reading Is using TOTP from Authenticator app on a mobile device instead of passwords inherently 2FA?

Are JWT’s needed when implementing passwordless magic link authentication?

I’m working on a web application where a user gains access by clicking on a magic link sent to them by an internal co-worker. Upon clicking this link, the user is automatically authenticated and a session cookie is established to maintain… Continue reading Are JWT’s needed when implementing passwordless magic link authentication?

Keyless Goes Independent, Raises $6M for Biometric Authentication

British startup building biometric authentication technology has snagged $6 million in a new round of funding led by Rialto Ventures.
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Is Using an Authenticator App on the Same Device as the Passwordless Application a True 2FA?

I am building an application that a user can receive an access to by an internal worker. This works using a magic link, where the user will receive a one time link to authenticate in the app. Now I want the application to be secured with 2… Continue reading Is Using an Authenticator App on the Same Device as the Passwordless Application a True 2FA?

How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience

In this Help Net Security interview, Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, talks about passkey adoption and its acceleration in 2024. This trend is particularly notable among highly-regulated services like fintech and banking, where users s… Continue reading How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience

How passkeys are changing the face of authentication

As passwordless identity becomes mainstream, the term “passkey” is quickly becoming a new buzzword in cybersecurity. But what exactly is a passkey and why do we need them? A passkey is a digital credential that can only be used by the authorized user. … Continue reading How passkeys are changing the face of authentication

Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration

Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually without any form of additional authentication was the most commonly used authe… Continue reading Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration

Anticipating the benefits of a passwordless tomorrow

Businesses are actively moving to eradicate passwords from employees’ lives, with 89% of IT leaders expecting passwords to represent less than a quarter of their organization’s logins within five years or less, according to a FIDO Alliance and La… Continue reading Anticipating the benefits of a passwordless tomorrow

Enterprises persist with outdated authentication strategies

Despite authentication being a cornerstone of cybersecurity, risk mitigation strategies remain outdated, according to new research from Enzoic. With the attack surface expanding and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, organizations are stru… Continue reading Enterprises persist with outdated authentication strategies