USE-CASE
Two-step verification
Protect your organisation from password-related security risks with PhenixID Authentication. By implementing One-Time Passwords (OTP) as a second authentication factor, you mitigate threats such as phishing, credential leaks, and brute-force attacks.
Problem
Passwords are not enough
Organisations relying solely on passwords face significant security risks, including phishing, credential leaks, and brute-force attacks. Passwords can be weak, stolen, or reused, making them a single point of failure. Additionally, passwords are not user-friendly—studies show that most people start reusing passwords across services after just five accounts, primarily for convenience.
The increasing sophistication of cyber threats has made password-based authentication an inadequate security measure. Attackers deploy various techniques such as credential stuffing, social engineering, and malware to obtain user credentials. Once compromised, a password can grant unauthorized access to multiple accounts, leading to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.
Furthermore, enforcing strong password policies—such as frequent changes, complex character requirements, and length restrictions—can lead to poor user experiences and decreased productivity. Users often struggle to remember complex passwords, leading them to store them insecurely or rely on easily guessable patterns.
As remote work and cloud-based services continue to grow, organizations need more robust authentication methods that ensure security without compromising convenience. A balance between security and usability is crucial to preventing security breaches while maintaining an efficient and user-friendly authentication process.
Answer
Secure authentication with OTP
PhenixID Authentication equips your organisation with a second layer of security through One-Time Passwords (OTP). OTPs can be delivered in multiple ways, depending on organizational and user preferences:
- SMS
- Voice call
- Time-Based OTP (TOTP)
- HMAC-Based OTP (HOTP)
TOTP and HOTP can be generated via software applications or hardware devices and verified at the authentication server. In some cases, OTP alone is sufficient to enhance security, ensuring that the user possesses a second factor, such as a phone number, email, previously verified profile, or hardware token. For other scenarios, OTP is the only way to strengthen security, as it does not rely on a smartphone or internet connection.
Results
Increased security and user trust
Boost security and user trust with a second authentication factor.
Why Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with OTP Improves Security:
- Provides a simple and reliable second factor for password authentication.
- Allows flexible OTP distribution to match organisational and user preferences.
- Mitigates password leaks—stolen passwords alone are useless without the OTP.
- Enables authentication for offline users, ensuring accessibility anywhere.
Strengthen your security today—add Two-Factor Authentication with PhenixID Authentication for safer, smarter, and hassle-free protection.
