New identity platform delivers passwordless authentication
We regularly hear stories about the imminent death of the password. Add in thousands of Internet of Things devices needing to authenticate and it’s clear that the time has come for a better system.
Identity management company ForgeRock is launching the latest edition of its ForgeRock Identity Platform, with advanced new capabilities that will enable organizations to employ passwordless login.
ForgeRock Identity Platform is an end-to-end open source identity management solution that supports passwordless login as well as frictionless second factor authentication capabilities to provide continuous security.
It can invoke two factor authentication if an anomaly occurs, for example if a laptop switches to an unsecured network. The platform can then request a response to a push notification sent to a phone -- through a biometric TouchID, a swipe or other action -- in order to maintain access.
"User frustration is a real concern with two-factor authentication, and a significant barrier for organizations working to create the kind of secure, seamless online user experiences that we've all come to expect online," says ForgeRock CEO Mike Ellis. "With passwordless authentication now available through the ForgeRock Identity Platform, our customers can create highly secure, frictionless user experiences that will delight and engage end users, while keeping the growing number of IoT devices and data out of the wrong hands".
The platform is compatible with industry standards including OAuth2 and OpenID, and enables real-time monitoring of security activity in order to provide better insights. The management console gives a visual display of account relationships and all database entries are encrypted to guard against accidental exposure.
Additional information on the latest release can be found on the ForgeRock blog.
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