PhoneFactor Adds OATH Passcode Option to Growing Authentication Suite
Soft Token Capability for the PhoneFactor Mobile App Enables OATH Passcode Generation
(firmenpresse) - OVERLAND PARK, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/10/12 -- PhoneFactor, the leading provider of phone-based , today announces the addition of an OATH passcode option to its suite of methods. This new capability enables multi-factor authentication using an OATH passcode generated by the PhoneFactor Mobile App or a third party . Users simply enter the passcode during login to authenticate.
The addition of OATH passcodes is just the latest extension of the PhoneFactor product line. A little over six months ago, the company launched its first mobile authentication app, which provides via a push notification to the user's smartphone or tablet. PhoneFactor now offers apps for a variety of mobile platforms, all of which can now also function as by generating a passcode using the industry-standard OATH algorithm. Users can be configured to always authenticate using an OATH passcode or only in the event that the user cannot be reached for out-of-band authentication.
"The phone is an incredibly powerful authentication tool," said Steve Dispensa, PhoneFactor Chief Technology Officer. "By leveraging the full extent of its capabilities to provide a range of authentication methods, PhoneFactor is able to solve today's complex authentication challenges. As phone technology keeps advancing, PhoneFactor will continue to build upon those advancements to deliver best-in-class authentication using the phone."
PhoneFactor offers the most comprehensive phone-based authentication platform in the marketplace. In addition to its flagship out-of-band phone call and text message methods and mobile authentication options, PhoneFactor offers a robust authentication platform featuring built-in support for leading on-premise and cloud applications, centralized user management, automated enrollment, user self-service, and extensive reporting capabilities.
PhoneFactor is a leading provider of multi-factor authentication. The company's award-winning platform features a suite of phone-based authentication methods to secure account logins and financial transactions. By leveraging the user's existing phone, PhoneFactor provides unmatched convenience for users and a cost-effective, secure platform for enterprises, government, healthcare organizations, and financial institutions. Learn more at or follow PhoneFactor on Twitter (at)phonefactor.
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