01 May

3 Min read

World Password Day: Time to Ditch Passwords for Good?

May 1, 2025 Nok Nok News 0 comments

World Password Day: Time to Ditch Passwords for Good?

Every year, World Password Day comes around, reminding us to update our passwords. But this year, let’s ask a bigger question: Is it time to move beyond passwords altogether? At Nok Nok, we think so. Passwords have served us well, but in today’s digital landscape, they’re becoming more of a liability than an asset.

The History of Passwords: From Watchwords to Digital Headaches

Passwords have a surprisingly long history. From the Roman “watchwords” to Prohibition-era speakeasies’ secret phrases, the concept of using a secret word or phrase for identification has been around for centuries. In 1961, MIT’s Fernando Corbató invented the first digital password, allowing multiple users to share a computer securely.

However, as technology evolved, so did the number of passwords we needed to remember. Today, the average person juggles over 100 passwords. This has led to password fatigue, with many people reusing weak passwords or relying solely on their memory, both of which are risky.

The Problems with Passwords

Passwords are inherently flawed. Here are some of the key issues:

Password overload: With so many accounts, people often reuse passwords or choose weak ones, making them easy targets for hackers.
Phishing and brute force attacks: Cybercriminals frequently target passwords because they are relatively easy to steal or guess.
Password sharing: Sharing passwords, even with trusted individuals, increases security risks.
Password managers: While helpful, if the master password is compromised, all stored passwords are at risk.
AI cracking: Artificial intelligence can now crack common passwords in seconds, making traditional password security even less effective.

The Passwordless Future: A More Secure and Convenient Solution

At Nok Nok, we believe the future is passwordless. Passwordless authentication uses things you have (like your phone) or things you are (like your fingerprint) to log you in securely. This eliminates the need for passwords altogether.

Benefits of Going Passwordless

Stronger security: With no password to steal or guess, security is significantly improved.
Better user experience: Users no longer need to remember multiple passwords or go through password reset processes.
Lower costs: Fewer password resets mean less IT support and reduced costs.

How Nok Nok Enables Passwordless Authentication

Nok Nok provides best-of-breed passwordless solutions that make it easy to migrate from legacy to modern authentication methods like FIDO. Our proven platform supports:

Passkey authentication: Across the widest range of devices
Device-based for added security: Use a mobile device with a native app or a hardware token for authentication.
Flexible integration: Works seamlessly with existing apps and systems.

We work with various organizations, including top banks, retailers, and healthcare providers, to help them transition to passwordless authentication.

This World Password Day, consider moving beyond passwords. Let Nok Nok help you embrace a more secure and convenient future. The best password is no password at all. Maybe going forward we should rename this day to World Passkey Day, and eliminate passwords all together.

30 Apr

4 Min read

Verizon 2025 DBIR: Credential Attacks Still Dominate – A Nok Nok Perspective

April 30, 2025 Nok Nok News 0 comments

Verizon 2025 DBIR: Credential Attacks Still Dominate – A Nok Nok Perspective

The Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) paints a clear, urgent, and yet familiar picture: password-related attacks remain the number one threat to organizations worldwide. As a leader in passwordless authentication, here at Nok Nok, we see the findings as both a wake-up call and a validation of our mission to move everyone beyond passwords.

Key Findings: Passwords and Credential Abuse Remain Top Risks

The report highlights several critical points regarding the persistence of credential-based attacks:

Stolen Credentials Are the Primary Entry Point: Credential abuse was the initial vector in 22% of breaches globally, making it the single most common way attackers get in. Attackers aren’t hacking their way in-they’re logging in through the front door using stolen, guessed, or leaked passwords.
Web Application Attacks Rely on Credentials: A staggering 88% of basic web application attacks involved stolen credentials. This highlights how password reuse and weak password policies continue to undermine security.
Phishing and Social Engineering Fuel Credential Theft: Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of breaches, and social engineering remains a top tactic for stealing login information. The median time for a user to click a phishing link was just 21 minutes-far faster than most organizations can detect and respond. Yikes!
Infostealers Target Devices and Credentials: 30% of infostealer-compromised systems were enterprise-managed, but 46% were unmanaged, often personal devices used for work (BYOD). This exposes organizations to credential theft outside their direct control.
Ransomware and Credentials: Ransomware was present in 44% of breaches, and infostealer logs containing corporate credentials were found in over half of ransomware victims. Credentials are often the first step to a much larger compromise.

Other Notable Trends from the 2025 DBIR

Beyond credential attacks, the DBIR also highlights other significant trends:

Exploitation of Vulnerabilities: Exploits targeting unpatched edge devices (like VPNs and firewalls) surged by 34%, now accounting for 20% of breaches. Attackers are increasingly automating the exploitation of known and zero-day vulnerabilities.
Third-Party Breaches: The share of breaches involving third parties doubled to 30%, highlighting the risks in supply chains and partner ecosystems.
Human Error: Human involvement remains a factor in 60% of breaches, reinforcing the need for user training and better security design.
Remediation Gaps: Only 54% of vulnerable edge devices were patched, with a median fix time of 32 days-leaving a wide window for attackers.

Why Passwords Remain the Weak Link

The DBIR’s findings confirm what we at Nok Nok have long argued: passwords are fundamentally flawed as a security mechanism. Attackers exploit them because:

They are easily stolen via phishing, malware, or leaks.
Users often reuse passwords, at work and at home, across multiple sites.
Passwords can be guessed, brute-forced, or found in breached databases.
Device and BYOD risks mean credentials can be compromised outside IT’s visibility.

As the report states, “Credential theft continues to be the key to the kingdom in the majority of breaches. And it’s not slowing down”.

The Path Forward: Passwordless Authentication

For organizations looking to break the cycle, the DBIR offers a clear mandate: move beyond passwords. Here’s how Nok Nok recommends responding:

Adopt Passwordless, Phishing-Resistant Authentication: FIDO-based authentication(aka passkeys) eliminate the risks of credential theft, phishing, and reuse by removing passwords from the equation.
Enforce Strong Access Controls for Devices: Ensure only managed, secure devices can access sensitive systems-especially in BYOD environments.
Accelerate Patch Management: Reduce the window for vulnerability exploitation by patching edge devices and VPNs rapidly.
Invest in User Training and Real-Time Detection: While technology is critical, user awareness and rapid response to phishing remain essential.

Conclusion: The Time to Act Is Now

The 2025 Verizon DBIR makes it clear: attackers are evolving, but they still rely on the same old trick – stealing passwords. Why? Because it’s the least path of resistance. Why spend time hacking when you can just log in instead? As long as organizations depend on passwords, breaches will continue. At Nok Nok, we believe the solution is simple: eliminate passwords, embrace modern authentication, and close the door on credential-based attacks for good. This gets us out of the arms-race and leap-frogs credential based attacks. If you’re attending Kuppinger Cole EIC 2025, our very own Rolf Lindemann, Vice President, Products, will be speaking to this very topic!

The future of security is passwordless. Let’s make 2025 the year we finally leave passwords behind.

02 Apr

3 Min read

Another Step Towards a Passwordless Future

April 2, 2025 Nok Nok News 0 comments

Another Step Towards a Passwordless Future

Microsoft’s announcement that it will be replacing passwords with passkeys for over a billion users by 2025 is huge news for the entire digital security landscape. At Nok Nok, we’re not just excited – we see this as the right approach, and another step on the long-overdue journey toward a passwordless future.

Why Microsoft’s Move Matters
Microsoft’s decision to make passkeys the default sign-in method across its platforms (including Outlook, Xbox, and Microsoft 365) is a powerful endorsement of passwordless authentication.

Here’s why we think it’s so important:

Reach: Microsoft can bring passwordless authentication to a massive audience. Educating their users about the benefits and ease of use of passkeys will accelerate adoption across the board.

Security: Passkeys, built on FIDO standards, offer significantly stronger security than passwords. They are resistant to phishing, keylogging, social engineering, and other common attacks that passwords are vulnerable to. With cyberattacks targeting login credentials on the rise, this enhanced security is purpose-built to meet security needs.

User Experience: Microsoft is focusing on a streamlined sign-up and sign-in process, making passkeys easy to adopt and use. By making the user experience simple and intuitive, they are removing a major barrier to adoption.

Another Nail in the Password Coffin
For years, passwords have been the weakest link in online security. They are hard to remember, easy to guess, and constantly targeted by attackers. The industry has known this for a long time, and we’ve been working towards a better solution. Microsoft’s move is another big step in getting rid of passwords once and for all, leading us closer to a more secure online world.

What This Means for the Industry
Microsoft’s commitment to passkeys will likely have a ripple effect across the industry. As more and more users experience the benefits of passwordless authentication, other companies will be compelled to follow suit. This increased adoption will drive further innovation and standardization in the passkey space, making it easier for everyone to implement and use passwordless solutions.

Why We’re Thrilled Here at Nok Nok
We here at Nok Nok have been a pioneer in passwordless authentication, and we’re excited to see a tech giant like Microsoft championing passkeys. We know that passkeys are the future of authentication. Microsoft’s initiative validates our vision and demonstrates the growing momentum behind passwordless technology. We have been building and deploying FIDO-based passwordless solutions for over a decade and our FIDO-certified solutions are deployed at internet scale to hundreds of millions of global end users. We are ready to support businesses in implementing passkeys and are excited about helping make the internet safer for everyone!

27 Mar

2 Min read

Enhancing Amazon Cognito with Nok Nok’s FIDO-Certified Authentication

March 27, 2025 Nok Nok News 0 comments

Enhancing Amazon Cognito with Nok Nok’s FIDO-Certified Authentication

We’ve recently made an exciting announcement about what Nok Nok is doing with Amazon, and we’re proud of it. We’ve made our Nok Nok Authentication Cloud available for Amazon Cognito, directly from AWS Marketplace, which means businesses can easily integrate our exceptional authentication into their Amazon Cognito deployment.

Organizations using Cognito can now make logging in safer and easier. Instead of using passwords, organizations can implement phishing-resistant, FIDO-certified authentication with a seamless user experience through advanced technologies and adaptive security measures. Our Nok Nok Authentication Cloud prevents account takeover and fraud while offering a frictionless login experience tailored to modern security needs.

What’s really cool and the best part about the integration is that Nok Nok Authentication Cloud makes it easy to transition from legacy methods to modern FIDO-based passkey authentication, simplifying the complexities across platforms and devices. This means organizations can take advantage of features like adaptive authentication policies, which, once configured, will adjust authentication paths based on contextual data like existing credentials, device type, device health, and location. This flexibility allows Amazon Cognito customers to select the authentication options best suited to their application ecosystems while ensuring they stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity standards.

This is a big deal for organizations using Amazon Cognito because it simplifies the process of implementing secure authentication. They can get it directly from the AWS Marketplace, which makes it easy to set up and manage, helping them stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats.

We’re proud to have our Nok Nok Authentication Cloud available to Amazon Cognito users because it will help these organizations combine security with a smoother user experience. And since it’s integrated with the marketplace, it’s easy for companies to purchase, adopt, and use.

If you’d like more information, please check out this integration video and contact us via the form below.

27 Feb

4 Min read

Navigating Cybersecurity in Operational Technology: Insights from the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

February 27, 2025 Nok Nok News 0 comments

Navigating Cybersecurity in Operational Technology:
Insights from the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) released an important document titled “Secure by Demand: Priority Considerations for Operational Technology Owners and Operators when Selecting Digital Products.” This collaborative effort involves major players in cybersecurity, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the UK National Cyber Security Centre, and the European Commission. The document is a significant step towards enhancing the cybersecurity posture for operational technology (OT) environments, which are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats.

Some key takeaways from the document:
The JCDC’s recommendations provide a roadmap for OT owners and operators to make informed decisions when selecting digital products. Here are two critical points highlighted in the document:

1. Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
One of the standout recommendations is the call for buyers to prioritize products that include phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) in their baseline versions, underscoring the importance of robust authentication mechanisms in today’s threat landscape:

● Selection criteria: The baseline version of the product supports role-based access control (RBAC) and multifactor authentication (MFA), particularly for changes to safety-critical equipment.

● Questions to ask: Has the manufacturer eliminated or is working to eliminate the use of shared role-based passwords in their products? Is MFA included in the baseline version?

● Why this matters: Strong authentication allows for defense-in-depth and enables identity and access management best practices.

For organizations looking to comply with this guidance, solutions like the Nok Nok S3 Suite, the Authentication Cloud, and the IoT SDK are excellent options. These products offer advanced authentication capabilities that help mitigate the risk of phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks, ensuring that only authorized users can access critical systems and data. Implementing such solutions is a proactive step towards safeguarding operational technology environments.

2. Elimination of Default Passwords
Another critical focus of the document is the elimination of default passwords, which is listed as a key aim to achieve “Secure by Design” practices. Default passwords are often a weak link in cybersecurity, providing an easy entry point for malicious actors. The document stresses the need for organizations to move away from these vulnerabilities and adopt more secure password practices:

● Selection criteria: The product is delivered secure out of the box, resilient against the most prevalent threats and vulnerabilities, without requiring additional configuration from users or administrators.

● Questions to ask: Has the manufacturer eliminated or is working to eliminate default passwords?

● Why this matters: Insecure default settings expose asset owners to more risk and increase security costs.

Using the Nok Nok IoT SDK can significantly aid operational technology operators in this endeavor. The SDK facilitates the implementation of phishing-resistant authentication methods that do not rely on default passwords, thus enhancing the overall security of IoT devices and systems. By leveraging such technology, organizations can ensure that their OT environments are better protected against unauthorized access.

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Operational Technology
As operational technology systems become more interconnected and reliant on digital products, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. The recommendations put forth by the JCDC are not just best practices; they represent a foundational shift towards a security-first approach in the selection and implementation of digital products.
By prioritizing phishing-resistant MFA and eliminating default passwords, OT owners and operators can build a more resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding evolving cyber threats. The guidance provided in the JCDC’s document serves as a valuable resource for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity strategies and protect their critical assets.

Conclusion
The publication of “Secure by Demand” marks a pivotal moment for organizations involved in operational technology. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the emphasis on secure design principles and robust authentication mechanisms cannot be overstated. By following the recommendations of the JCDC and integrating solutions like the Nok Nok S3 Suite and IoT SDK, organizations can take substantial steps towards fortifying their defenses and ensuring the integrity of their operational technology environments. In a digital landscape fraught with risks, being proactive about cybersecurity is not just an option; it’s a necessity.

31 Jul

3 Min read

Navigating the Path to Passkeys: One Approach Does Not Fit All

July 31, 2024 Nok Nok News 0 comments

As businesses and government organizations embark on their journey towards implementing passkeys, careful planning and consideration of various factors are crucial to ensure a smooth transition. We think one of the most critical and valuable to the organization is “the path” – where to start, and how to stage the phases. Passkeys offer numerous benefits, including enhanced security, improved user experience, and reduced operational costs. But careful consideration of the steps that surround the actual passwordless path is critical, especially for organizations in high security and regulated markets.

What are all these steps and why are they important in migrating to Passkeys?

Defining Goals and Priorities

Before diving into implementation, organizations must first define their specific goals and priorities for adopting passwordless technologies. Whether the aim is to bolster security measures, streamline user access, or cut down on operational expenses, clarity on objectives is essential from the outset.

Assessing Current Security Infrastructure

With goals and priorities aligned, next up is understanding the current state of the organization’s security infrastructure. Too often organizations will miss a step as they haven’t identified potential gaps in existing solutions and assessing security posture are vital steps in preparing for the transition to passwordless authentication. This is particularly critical in industries with stringent regulatory requirements, such as finance and healthcare, where compliance and data integrity are paramount.

Prioritizing Use Cases

Once goals are established and the security landscape is assessed, prioritizing use cases becomes the next step. Different applications and user interactions may require varying levels of security and access control. Thus, businesses must identify which use cases are most critical and prioritize them accordingly. This involves determining which use cases necessitate the highest level of security and which could benefit from a simplified user experience.

Paths to Implementing Passwordless Solutions

With these considerations in mind, we have learned that organizations can explore various paths towards implementing passwordless solutions, each tailored to specific needs and use cases with related benefits. Where an organization starts depends on their goals and priority use cases. For example, for organizations with a mobile first strategy and high security needs, they may consider “hardening” their mobile application with a device-bound passkey first as most companies are enabling biometrics in a less secure way. This provides a “trust anchor” through the mobile app. Alternatively, businesses can opt to start by replacing passwords in applications with synced passkeys, either for web-only usage or across both web and native applications. There are pros and cons to consider and it’s important to understand the security and user experience ramifications. For high security markets, combining device bound and synced passkeys can enable organizations to address various use cases in the most convenient and secure manner.

Planning and Rollout

While these paths may seem straightforward, transitioning to passwordless requires meticulous planning and phased rollout. Testing and refining your approach in controlled environments allows organizations to mitigate risks and make necessary adjustments based on initial feedback and performance. This approach ensures a smoother transition and enhances both security measures and user satisfaction.

For businesses seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of implementing passwordless authentication, partnering with experienced providers like Nok Nok can offer invaluable support and expertise. With over a decade of experience in deploying FIDO-based solutions for trusted brands across various industries, Nok Nok is well-equipped to assist organizations in transitioning to a passwordless future.

To learn more about accelerating your journey towards passwordless authentication, reach out to Nok Nok today.

25 Jun

4 Min read

Moving to Zero Trust – Implementing M-22-09 – Time is Running Out

June 25, 2024 Nok Nok News 0 comments

Just over three years ago, the Biden Administration released Executive Order (EO) 14028 - Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The EO marked a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against cyber threats, acknowledging the critical need to fortify the nation's digital defenses in an increasingly interconnected and vulnerable landscape.

11 Aug

3 Min read

Nok Nok at the White House

August 11, 2023 Nok Nok News 0 comments

Discussion on how the Federal government can support and benefit from advances in phishing-resistant authentication.

Matt Lourie, Sr. Director of Engineering

Last month, Nok Nok Labs attended the White House Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Modernization Symposium. This event brought together government and industry leaders to discuss how to achieve full adoption of MFA across federal agencies, as called for in the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.

Many government agencies currently rely on Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and Common Access (CAC) cards for employee authentication. However, these smart cards are not always convenient for remote access and everyday use. Connecting to a separate card reader can negatively impact user experience. As Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger noted, government policies should not create barriers to MFA adoption.

There was broad consensus among participants at the symposium that to fully implement MFA, the government needs to move beyond legacy technologies and embrace advanced standards like passkeys. Passkeys are a modern type of credential that can help government agencies finally achieve comprehensive MFA deployment. With passkeys, users authenticate using a cryptographic key pair stored on their device, rather than typing in a password, providing phishing-resistant security without the usability drawbacks of traditional second factors. Passkeys are already supported across major platforms and browsers and can be bound to a single device or synced across multiple devices, making them a practical path to securing access for employees, contractors, and citizens across all applications and environments.

It is clear that the transition to full MFA adoption will take thoughtful planning and cannot happen overnight. With over a decade of experience in authentication and as a founding member of the FIDO Alliance, Nok Nok Labs is well prepared to assist agencies throughout this process of transitioning to full MFA adoption. We understand the unique needs of the government and have solutions to deliver robust security and usability at scale.

While modernizing authentication is no small task, the White House symposium reiterated that it must be a priority if we are to defend our digital infrastructure in today’s threat environment. Public-private collaboration will be key to overcoming roadblocks on the path ahead. Nok Nok Labs looks forward to continuing to work with our partners across government as we chart the course to a passwordless future and a more secure online experience.

23 Jun

1 Min read

Cyber Hero Series – It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Tushar!

June 23, 2023 Nok Nok News 0 comments

This week’s blockbuster premiere is a comedy, drama and a romance all wrapped in one with one of the perennial favorite actors, Tom Hanks – “Asteroid City.” And as is the case with any movie written and directed by Wes Anderson – there is a mix of styles and different time periods.

In today’s edition of the Cyber Hero Origins series, our second digital comic, we go back in time a little and look at how our Cyber Hero Tushar Phondge has spent a career eradicating passwords, working toward putting into the hands of individuals – not big companies – the control over the types of personal information that is shared. His mission – self-sovereign identity.

Nok Nok says THANK YOU, Tushar, for learning as a boy how to tinker with cars and applying that same passion to cyber security – evangelizing and implementing FIDO-based passwordless authentication solutions along the way.

13 Apr

7 Min read

Nok Nok Expands S3 Authentication Suite

April 13, 2023 Nok Nok News 0 comments

Nok Nok Expands S3 Authentication Suite to Meet the Needs of Government, Regulated, Payment, and E-Commerce Organizations

New capabilities include regulatory compliance and risk management, synced passkeys, secure payment confirmation, and more

San Jose, CA – April 13, 2023 – Nok Nok , a leader in passwordless authentication for the world’s largest organizations, today announced the latest release of the Nok Nok™ S3 Authentication Suite (S3 Suite) that delivers four new capabilities designed to meet the needs of regulated industries, payments markets, and e-commerce organizations. For government organizations or highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and insurance, the new offering simplifies the ability to comply with security and regulatory requirements, including identifying known and unknown devices. Additional new features help e-commerce organizations reduce friction for consumers. Payment companies will also benefit with new features in the S3 Suite that address Secure Payment Confirmation (SPC) for approving high value financial transactions in web browsers.

With the increasing rise in cyber threats, security professionals are faced with heightened complexity. Not only are they navigating how to implement best practices and respond to federal mandates as they develop, but they also must be responsive to their own users and consumers without preventing their access to services or causing user friction. Organizations that are highly regulated industries are also under enormous pressure and must be prepared to respond to and comply with government and industry regulations. The Nok Nok S3 Suite leverages a wide range of authenticators, including biometric and non-biometric modalities to help meet regulatory compliance, address NIST SP800-63 and SP800-157 standards, and support various authentication needs. By integrating with an organization’s security solutions, the S3 Suite provides additional contextual information and leverages scores provided by external risk engines and behavioral biometric systems.

“The war against cyber criminals has not let up and the job of being a security professional continues to be more difficult as new mandates from the White House have been added to the list of compliance requirements. And if you are an international organization, EU and Asia requirements add to the compliance complexity. We are excited to address these compliance needs and broaden the reach of our technology into these regulated markets. Organizations operating in finance, enterprise, e-commerce and government are up against increased pressure to comply and regulation is only expected to become more stringent in the years to come,” said Phil Dunkelberger, CEO of Nok Nok. “We co-founded the FIDO Alliance to make it easier to implement strong, passwordless authentication solutions for consumers and enterprises. Now, we are expanding our offering to companies in key regulated sectors that need to be able to quickly and efficiently respond to the evolving regulations coming from the US and foreign governments.”

New government and regulated industry support includes:

Passkeys. With the rise in adoption of synced passkeys, regulated organizations need to be able to understand whether users are using their passkey with a known device or on a new device. When new devices are introduced for the first time, regulated organizations typically need to trigger additional verification steps to ensure the device belongs to the legitimate user. With the Nok Nok S3 Suite v9, organizations can easily configure authentication rules that detect the use of new devices and configure methods in order to verify whether the device is used by the legitimate user.
Support for Security Key Tracking and Inventory. New capabilities allow organizations in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance and banking, to monitor and track users that are using the security key(s) they were given by their employer. With these new product features, organizations can “attest” that a user is using the security key they were issued – not a third party key – and meet security and regulatory requirements.

New E-Commerce and Consumer support includes:

Synced passkeys. Asking users to provide a password reduces enrollment conversion rates and requiring a password at checkout negatively impacts the checkout conversion. Today’s release of the S3 Suite with synced passkey features allows consumers from any of their devices to access e-commerce sites by easily signing in using biometrics instead of using a password. Additionally, the synced passkey feature enables merchants to reduce friction at sign-up, making it easier to engage personally with the customer, enroll them in loyalty programs, automate billing, and collect specific data which has become more difficult with 3rd party cookies being deprecated.

New Payment support includes:

Secure Payment Confirmation. While today’s strong customer authentication two-step-verification is more secure, it is still perceived as inconvenient to the consumer. The introduction of W3C Secure Payment Confirmation (SPC) into the S3 platform is similar to integrating a POS terminal into your browser that allows the user to use device biometrics instead of a card and (one-time) PIN. Support for SPC has been added to the EMVCo 3D Secure specification that is widely used for online card payments. For customers in the buying process, SPC dramatically cuts down on friction. This new SPC method extends the existing transaction confirmation capabilities of the Nok Nok S3 Suite making it the first choice for banks, payment service providers, and e-commerce merchants intending to implement delegated authentication.

“We have heard it said many times, removing passwords can improve time and effort spent handling password resets and account lockouts ; it reduces friction and improves the user experience, and it can drastically reduce risk,” said Jack Poller, senior analyst Enterprise Strategy Group. “As easy as it sounds, the complexity of replacing passwords while still staying compliant in regulated industries or meeting government regulations can be very complicated. Leveraging its history delivering FIDO-based strong authentication into enterprise and consumer markets, Nok Nok rolls out a set of capabilities that will ease the replacement of passwords in some of the most demanding environments. IT and security operations are trying to handle increased complexity in their environments every day; standards-based, passkey solutions should be high on their lists for first defense.”

The Nok Nok S3 Authentication Suite includes an Authentication Server and App SDKs for mobile, web and smartwatch applications. It leverages the security capabilities already present on a user’s device to bring strong and convenient authentication to any application. The S3 Suite enables organizations to easily turn a user’s device into a strong, multi-factor authentication method through support for all FIDO protocols, including passkeys.

With the S3 Suite’s rich set of capabilities, organizations can support the full customer lifecycle from frictionless on-boarding, progressive profiling, easy bootstrapping of new devices, account recovery, suspension and deprovisioning of users, to call center authentication support.

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About Nok Nok

Nok Nok is a leader in passwordless customer authentication and delivers the most innovative FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) solutions for the authentication market today. Nok Nok empowers organizations to dramatically improve their user experience and security, and reduce operating expenses, while enabling compliance with the most rigorous privacy and regulatory requirements. The Nok Nok™ S3 Authentication Suite integrates into existing security environments to deliver proven, FIDO-enabled passwordless customer authentication. As a founder of the FIDO Alliance and an innovator of FIDO standards, Nok Nok is an expert in next-level, multi-factor authentication. Nok Nok’s global customers and partners include AFLAC Japan, BBVA, Carahsoft, Fujitsu Limited, Hitachi, Intuit, Mastercard, MUFG Bank, NTT DATA, NTT DOCOMO, Standard Bank, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

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