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Business and home users now have even more advantages over using security keys for convenient and highly secure authentication.
CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Keeper Security, the leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, today introduces support for hardware security keys as a single Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method. Implementing user authentication with only a hardware security key enhances overall security by providing a robust physical second factor, mitigating remote attacks and reducing dependency on mobile devices. Administrators can enforce the use of a hardware key as the sole 2FA method and mandate even more robust restrictions by requiring the use of a PIN.
Stricter authentication points are becoming increasingly vital as cybercriminals become more sophisticated, destroying what were once considered armored defenses. Traditional 2FA strategies, such as SMS and time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs), can be vulnerable to social engineering and SIM. In fact, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has removed the use of SMS authentication from its list of recommended authentication strategies due to its vulnerabilities. This has led organizations and Americans to look for safer 2FA alternatives.
“Cybercriminals are artistic and relentless in their quest to break traditionally secure solutions,” said Craig Lurey, CTO and co-founder of Keeper Security. “In response, many organizations are migrating to hardware-based 2FA devices like YubiKey. With Keeper, managers can now mandate the use of a hardware security key as the only 2FA option, offering users an undeniable and easy-to-use, yet highly secure solution. Authentication Method. “
While hardware security keys aren’t new to Keeper®, users in the past needed a backup 2FA option in addition to their security key. Now, both business and home users can have a security key as the only 2FA method. Keeper allows users to have multiple security keys, allowing them to have backup keys, multi-location keys, or keys for multiple devices.
Existing users can log in to Keeper Web Vault or the 16. 10. 12 edition of the Keeper Desktop app to remove other 2FA strategies if they prefer to use only a security key. Administrators can also prompt their users to activate a PIN (FIDO2 user verification) with their security key, further protecting their organization. Keeper supports logging in to iOS and Android devices with a security key. However, setting up a security key as the only 2FA method will need to be done in Web Vault or the Keeper Desktop app.
This is the latest enhancement to Keeper’s solutions, following the announcement of the granular sharing app for its platform. Businesses choose Keeper because of its powerful physical security architecture; Federated and passwordless authentication capability with any identity provider. seamless integration into on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments; and ease of use on desktop and mobile devices. Keeper Security Government Cloud Password Manager and Privileged Access Manager are FedRAMP and StateRAMP certified, and feature Keeper Security’s Zero Trust Security Framework and Zero-Knowledge Security architecture, so users have knowledge, management, and control over their credentials and encryption keys.
About Keeper SecurityKeeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for other people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions rely on zero-trust, zero-knowledge security to protect each and every user on each and every device. . Our next-generation privileged access control solution deploys in minutes and integrates seamlessly with any generation stack to prevent breaches, reduce attendance table costs, and ensure compliance. Trusted by millions of Americans and thousands of organizations, Keeper is the leader in passwords. and key control, secret control, privileged access, secure remote access, and encrypted messaging.
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