Author: Silvana Chirita
Complementing endpoint security with continuous authentication
Recent digital transformation initiatives across businesses and remote work environments have further contributed to an even more important role of endpoint security software. In this article, we explore the addition of continuous authentication as a complementary solution for enhanced security.
TypingDNA launches ActiveLock, a continuous authentication solution to prevent unauthorized use of company computers
We are thrilled to introduce TypingDNA ActiveLock, a typing biometrics-based continuous authentication technology that prevents unauthorized users from accessing company equipment and offers real-time biometric-level security without impacting the employee experience.Â
Top cyber threats in 2021 – human error exploited, insider threats, and Ransomware as a Service
Cyber threats in 2021 have exceeded the total for 2020 costing companies worldwide an estimated $10.5 trillion. Alarming is also their increased sophistication, making the security industry one of the most fast-paced and versatile this year.
DMV course providers can now use typing biometrics to validate student identities
In an announcement made public in October of this year, the NY DMV is now allowing students to take a 5 Hours Prelicensing Course to replace the Driver Education course (consisting of 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of in-car instruction) to take their road test and get their driver license.
User-friendly, typing biometrics-based alternative to TOTP authentication
TOTP was first introduced by RSA Security and was exclusively sold under patent. Once the patent expired, TOTP gained momentum and was adopted on a large scale as 2FA became more popular.
Continuous authentication: how it works and what you need to know about use cases and industries
What is continuous authentication? Continuous authentication relies on analyzing multiple data points linked to a unique user. This data can include browser activity, mouse characteristics, mobile sensors, and even behavioral biometrics. The data points are continuously monitored to identify changes in behavior, confirming or blocking a user’s access to corporate assets or programs. Any changes…
How to improve your OTP authentication using typing biometrics
This article will highlight three implementation forms of OTP authentication and present a valid alternative or coupling method that provides increased security without harming the user experience.Â
Benefits of an AI-powered MFA Setup
The need for a robust and secure MFA solution is obvious with the rise in frequency (and sophistication) of cyberattacks. IS engineers and product managers frequently struggle to choose between the ease of integration, security, and end-user experience when optimizing their MFA. In this article, we’ll share an AI-powered MFA setup that answers not only the integration concerns that IT departments might have, but also addresses questions about user adoption and great UX.
What is 2SV, and what is the difference between 2SV and 2FA?
This article explains the difference between 2SV and 2FA and how to protect your user’s accounts by enabling 2SV as part of a user-friendly 2FA flow.
How to stop Account Sharing and increase SaaS revenue
Account sharing affects many industries, but the one making the headlines lately is the streaming industry. In an attempt to make the streaming service profitable, Netflix is set on stopping account sharing.
SaaS authentication best practices to improve the security of your platform
SaaS authentication refers to account protection of applications where providers can opt for various account security measures like Single Sign On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) coupled with 2FA/MFA flows, identity governance, and administration (IGA) solutions to enhance security and avoid account takeover.
The top 2FA solution trends for 2021 and how Github, Zoho, Jira, and Hubspot secure their users’ accounts
Factors in a 2FA solution have drastically evolved since the mid-’90s. As we know it in 2021, account protection has developed due to increased attention from security departments over the past years. More sophisticated attacks on business and consumer accounts have led to increased demands for better security policies.
User-friendly alternative to SMS two-factor authentication any product manager must know
SMS two-factor authentication (2FA) is an additional security method that uses SMS one-time passwords (OTP) or codes that are delivered via text message. When trying to log into their accounts, users are prompted to enter an OTP delivered via SMS (short message service or a text message) in specially designed pages or fields to verify a transaction or login.
How to reduce customer churn with user-centric authentication
Building compelling products has never been more challenging, especially with product managers getting busy understanding how to reduce customer churn. Expectations towards user-friendly products are rising, especially as the first digitally native generation becomes the largest population online.
How to use a keystrokes per hour test to understand when you focus best
Users keen on improving their KPH (keystrokes per hour) rates through practice can now also gain new insights to help uncover analytics about focus and mental well-being.
TypingDNA launches Verify 2FA, a smart typing biometrics-based authentication alternative to replace SMS OTP
We are thrilled to announce the launch of TypingDNA Verify, a smarter 2FA method that replaces SMS codes, improving the user experience while reducing costs by an order of magnitude.
Ecommerce fraud: What it is and how to prevent it
As consumers switched to online shopping, fraudsters followed suit—to the point that ecommerce fraud reached its highest recorded peak.
TypingDNA Focus, a unique app to help users improve productivity by analyzing their typing patterns
Focus, a unique app using a new typing biometrics technology to help users better understand their state of mind and leverage data for better focus and to improve productivity.
Simple, free, and unlimited typing biometrics authentication
We’re excited to announce the release of a free, unlimited Developer plan and updates to the Authentication API. A new one-call API significantly eases the integration process without sacrificing functionality.
AI facts devs need to know before changing focus to machine learning
The hype around AI is rapidly growing to transform the domain as one of the fastest evolving technology sectors. This infographic highlights several AI facts, every developer should know before changing their focus to machine learning or artificial intelligence.
TypingDNA is delivering its typing biometrics solution for Microsoft Azure Active Directory B2C clients providing frictionless multi-factor authentication
TypingDNA’s typing biometrics Authentication API now works with Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) B2C to ensure seamless authentication. TypingDNA’s proprietary AI technology recognizes people by the way they type on their keyboards and will enable Azure AD B2C customers to have comprehensive and robust protection against sophisticated threats such as password spray and brute force attacks.Â
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How the COVID-19 pandemic challenges the biometrics industry
COVID-19 has affected a number of industries, and biometrics— a very promising market that is expected to reach about $20 billion in 2020—is no different.
Identity fraud TCO: Millions of dollars, a damaged reputation, and customer churn
No matter the industry, identity fraud and account takeover can translate into a ruined business. Companies can implement security measures even during account opening with sound identity verification proofing technologies.
Banks, fintechs deal with increased cyber threats in the COVID-19 era 
Banks across the globe are seeing a rapid increase of cybersecurity threats. And, while the economic impacts of COVID-19 are likely to subside, these cyberthreats are here to stay.
NY DMV approves keystroke analysis as a validation method
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) was one of the first in the U.S. to approve biometrics as a compliant technique for student identity validation.
Coronavirus and cybersecurity: Work and learn from home challenges
The escalation of the COVID-19 threat has forced thousands of companies worldwide to implement various measures to limit contamination by ensuring employees avoid contact with one another.
Types of behavioral biometrics: Keystroke dynamics
Typing biometrics is an additional layer of security that provides seamless, continuous user authentication virtually impossible to imitate due to the innate nature of these characteristics.
TypingDNA is operating in compliance with several ISO standards
TypingDNA is glad to announce compliance with International Organization for Standardization – ISO standards.
Behavioral biometrics: signature analysis | cognitive biometrics
TypingDNA presents the various types of biometrics and explores their use for authentication and beyond.
Behavioral biometrics: gait analysis – voice ID
In this series, we present various types of biometrics and explore their use for authentication. In our latest blog post, we spoke about mouse use characteristics and analyzed their use cases.
PSD2: The new 3D Secure 2.0Â
The 3D Secure security protocol is one of the key changes deriving from PSD2 and the SCA(Strong Customer Authentication) amendments.
Types of behavioral biometrics: Mouse use characteristicsÂ
Biometrics represent uniquely identifying and measurable patterns in human interaction with devices such as the mouse use characteristics.
PSD2: EBA’s Opinion on SCA elements as of June 2019
The new Payment Services Directive – PSD2 is meant to better the current state of the European financial markets, adapt to the technological advancements of recent years, and propose up-to-date, common standards across the EU.
EBA approves typing biometrics in SCA of PSD2
The European Banking Authority clarifies on what constitutes a compliant element in each of the three possible categories of multi-factor authentication: inherence, possession, and knowledge. EBA approves typing biometrics as compliant to be used in multi-factor authentication.
Common drawbacks of multi-factor authentication
MFA brings forth strong layers of security, helps companies achieve compliance, and increases flexibility and productivity by removing the burden of passwords.
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Significant MFA deployment factors to look for
Implementing MFA comes with multiple benefits like high security (one factor is not enough), better access control and compliance with regulations in various industries.