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What is Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and why is it important?

Learn about Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and it's capabilities. SSI combines security and privacy, making life easier for both users and enterprises. We have been working with partners and organisations around the world on developing real-world implementations of SSI technology and integrate SSI with existing IT infrastructures. Read about this new fast-developing technology.

OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect Explained (in Plain English)

OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect technologies have been developed to help simplify secure authentication and authorisation between systems. But what exactly are they and why are they so useful? OAuth 2.0 is a protocol used to authorise access to an application. At the most basic level, OAuth 2.0 allows a user to nominate an app (or Identity Provider – IdP) to act on their behalf. OpenID Connect can be used to create a single sign-on (SSO) solution for the web services you build.

What are Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign On (SSO)?

What are Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO)? Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) are mechanisms to ensure your identity and access management setup is secure. In this article we explore the features and flaws of MFA and SSO and explain how you can get the best of both world by combining them.

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Guidance on Digital Identity

Earlier this month, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published an excellent document: Guidance on Digital Identity. FATP recognise the importance of digital identity when it comes to reducing risk, saving money, and increasing financial inclusion. How can digital identity affect your company and its financial and legal services?

Challenges and Opportunities for Identity in Open Banking

Identity faces both opportunities and challenges when it comes to Open Banking. This article highlights both, and concludes with how we take the relationship between digital identity and open banking further. It's time we prepare for the future, combining digital identity and financial services.

Passwordless authentication: pros and cons

Passwords are the last line of defence of many applications. Hated by users (who already have too many to remember) and systems administrators (who have to resolve login problems), almost no one would be sorry to see passwords disappear.  Discover the pros and cons of passwordless authentication. We outline the advantages and disadvantages and give our conclusion, Is passwordless the future? Find out.

Business continuity during COVID-19

Condatis renews ISO 27001 certification