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What is TrustFactor?

  • TrustFactor is a robust and secure MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) solution designed for integrating authentication and authorization functionalities into your product
  • TrustFactor provides a superior alternative to SMS codes or traditional code-based 2FA systems
  • TrustFactor enhances the security of existing passwords by adding biometric protection, without relying on shared secrets and ensuring cryptographic security
TrustFactor is recommended for

Enhancing the security of accounts and systems, and it is widely used in corporate environments, financial services, and online platforms that require a high level of security.

Multi-Factor Authentication​

  • MFA involves using multiple methods to verify a user's identity before granting access to a specific resource
  • When only one form of authentication (like usernames and passwords) is used, resources are susceptible to breaches
  • By adding other authentication factors, security is significantly strengthened, reducing the likelihood of cyberattacks

Authentication factors can include:

1. Knowledge Factor: Information that only the authorized user knows, such as:

  • Passwords, PINs, Passphrases, Answers to security questions...
    Note: Security questions are generally not recommended, as attackers can often bypass them with relative ease.

2. Possession Factor: Authentication is based on something the user has in their possession, such as:

  • A mobile phone, physical token, smart card...
  • For instance, this could involve using a code generated by an app on the phone or received through an automated call.

3. Inheritance Factor: It is the most secure of the three, involves verifying identities through biometric traits that are inherent to the individual. Examples include:

  • Fingerprint scanning, Facial recognition, Retinal scanning, Voice recognition...
Location factor
  • Recently, this additional factor has gained importance. It ensures that operational attempts by a user are not originating from widely differing or impractical locations.
TrustFactor implements all of them

For a comparison with other authenticators, check out the Other Authenticators Section.

Strong Authentication​

  • TrustFactor employs a strong authentication method, combining multi-factor authentication with cryptographic key-pair mechanisms
  • This ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive transactions, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access and fraud
  • TrustFactor uses a Trust On First Use (TOFU) model for the enrollment process ensuring robust security
  • By leveraging advanced encryption techniques and strong authentication mechanisms, TrustFactor ensures the integrity and authenticity of user transactions, protecting against unauthorized access and fraud