Pattern-based authentication: Solving the password problem

Passwords and PINs have become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives; we use them at ATMs, to unlock our phones and to access various online accounts. This solution has, however, given rise to its own set of password-associated problems. How do we manage to remember all the different combinations that give us access to our vital information or services? …

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Effectively closing entry gates for hackers: How strong authentication protects against ransomware

Ransomware is a problem that is here to stay and that will in time become an even bigger issue – that is a fact that is clear to everyone involved in IT security. According to the international study “The State of Ransomware”, more than half of all organizations have experienced a ransomware cyberattack in 2020. Once hit, giving in to …

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Passwordless authentication: The future is here

It’s no surprise that most people are frustrated by having to juggle passwords to access their ever-growing list of digital accounts. Once upon a time, it made sense to gate-keep access to digital services with usernames and passwords. However, now that the average user has around 150 online accounts (with this set to increase to 300 by 2022), it’s no …

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The next evolution in authentication

Authentication is the cornerstone of online life, allowing billions of people to access products and services in the digital age. From logging onto Facebook or subscribing to Netflix, to paying taxes virtually or buying a phone on Amazon – all these actions require a method of real-time authentication.  We’re already quite at home with having to prove that we are …

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