CertiPath Achieves FIDO Alliance Certification
CertiPath, Inc. has proudly announced a significant milestone by securing FIDO2 certification for its innovative authentication solution, IdentityManager™. This advanced platform completely eliminates the reliance on passwords, enabling users, including employees and contractors, to access enterprise-grade and third-party applications using whatever strong credentials they possess. This remarkable solution not only elevates security but streamlines the authentication process for application owners, allowing them to outsource their authentication needs with confidence.
Empowering Authentication with IdentityManager
The IdentityManager solution is designed to provide a stable and unique identifier for every user, regardless of the credential type utilized to meet authentication mandates. This includes support for various strong credentials, such as those adhering to FIDO2 standards. For many applications, IdentityManager offers a level of flexibility previously unseen, as it can optionally communicate the authentication strength achieved by users, enabling application owners to make informed decisions regarding access control.
The Mission of the FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance, an open industry alliance, aims to diminish the global dependence on passwords. By promoting the development and adherence to standardized protocols for authentication and device attestation, this organization is leading the way toward a more secure online environment. CertiPath's alignment with FIDO standards showcases its commitment to enhancing digital identity solutions.
The Voices Behind the Success
Jeff Nigriny, the Founder and CEO of CertiPath, expressed immense pride regarding the receipt of the FIDO2 certification: "Our team dedicated themselves to exploring every detail of the technology that supports the array of credentials recognized by NIST SP-800-63b. We identified a crucial element missing in the landscape of authentication technology and developed IdentityManager to address it. Strong authentication has never been more accessible than it is with IdentityManager. It exemplifies why CertiPath and our TrustSuite family of products are viewed as pioneers in the high-assurance identity domain."
Future-Proofing Authentication
IdentityManager doesn’t merely enforce existing authentication protocols; it adapts to emerging phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication technologies. The solution presents itself as a cloud-hosted digital wallet for users while offering application owners a service that encompasses signed federation assertions. This means that as new credential technologies emerge, they will only need to be integrated at the IdentityManager level, thereby future-proofing the authentication processes for applications. With CertiPath's two decades of experience as a bridge certification authority, cross-certified with the Federal Bridge, users can trust in the strong and secure environment provided by IdentityManager.
About CertiPath
CertiPath, Inc. is at the forefront of developing and promoting transformative technologies and services specifically designed for high-assurance credentials. The company understands that validating the identity of individuals within facilities and networks is critical to both physical and cybersecurity measures. With an unparalleled wealth of experience, CertiPath crafts a suite of innovative and scalable products that ensure identities accessing sensitive networks are meticulously validated. This commitment to security enables clients to safeguard their investments in high-assurance credentials, protecting their critical assets by ensuring that only verified users have access through a trusted suite of products utilizing Trust Fabric, a secure interconnection initiative developed by CertiPath over the course of a decade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of FIDO2 certification for CertiPath?
The FIDO2 certification allows CertiPath's IdentityManager to provide secure authentication solutions that do not rely on passwords, enhancing user access control and security.
How does IdentityManager function without passwords?
IdentityManager allows users to access applications using strong credentials issued to them, eliminating the need for traditional password-based authentication.
What is the role of the FIDO Alliance?
The FIDO Alliance works to reduce reliance on passwords by developing and promoting standardized authentication protocols and methods.
Who can benefit from CertiPath's IdentityManager?
Both employees and contractors can benefit from IdentityManager, as it facilitates secure access to enterprise and third-party applications using various strong credentials.
How does CertiPath ensure the security of its authentication processes?
With over 20 years of experience and adherence to industry standards, including cross-certification with the Federal Bridge, CertiPath ensures its authentication processes are secure and reliable.
