Identity attacks such as phishing, credential stuffing, brut e-force-attacks, etc. are increasingly common and sophisticated methods for committing account takeovers. These attacks result in increased security risks, brand damage and outright fraud. Additionally, today’s customer expects seamless access with minimal friction. Okta passwordless authentication keeps attackers at bay without locking out good users by tackling the crux of the problem – poor or compromised credentials.
Okta Passwordless Authentication
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