Strong Authentication

Biometric authentication is a method of identification that uses one's unique physical attributes as proof of identity. It provides with greater security than traditional methods such as passwords.

Strong Authentication is an effective protection against cybercrime and is particularly useful in case of digital payments.

An authentication method is a remote system based on digital technology that companies use to verify the identity of users and customers and ensure that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information. For these reasons, it is popular in today’s organizations for a variety of purposes, from protecting financial accounts to accessing online services, to customer onboarding.

Strong Authentication, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are not the same thing. Let’s find out more.

Certified emails are very popular tools nowadays, used especially for official communications for both public and private activities because they have the same legal value of the traditional registered letters and, moreover, guarantee a safe and protected delivery up to destination. With the recent revision of the EU eIDAS Regulation, which concerns topics like digital identification and authentication, now finally PEC certified email systems become European, thus it will be possible for PEC users to easily send and receive safe and authenticated certified emails all over the European area.

Two Factor Authentication is one of the most effective way to protect your online accounts from unauthorized access and cyber criminals.

EU eIDAS Regulation is an act concerning electronic identification, authentication and interactions related to the concept of European Digital Identity. In fact, thanks to these technologies, it will be possible for citizens, companies and public organisations to easily interconnect each other in a shared European Digital Market. This article explains three main points to know: what is the European Digital Identity and how to best experience it, what are the main eIDAS Regulation tools and trust services and what are the advantages they can provide for both citizens and companies.

Multi-factor biometric authentication requires the verification of biometric elements that cyber criminals cannot steal or replicate. This is why it is the safest method.

Passkey authentication is a password-less method to authenticate users on digital platforms like websites and applications, concerning different sectors such as online banking, online payments, e-commerce, social media and IT services and systems. Passkey authentication is based on a strong, secure and unique combination of a website’s public key and a personal private key. These two keys are capable of communicating each other automatically in order to allow faster and safer experiences for users willing to authenticate their identities and enter their digital accounts. Passkey authentication is going to be replacing traditional password-based authentication very soon, as its advantages perfectly comply to the need of contrasting cyber-crime making Internet a safer place for all users worldwide.

OTP stands for One-Time Password. It is a disposable password, valid only for a single access session or a transaction, that ensure safety.