Author: Alex Brown
A self-professed technology geek, content writer Alex Brown is the kind of person who actually reads the manual that comes with his smartphone from cover to cover. His experience evangelizing for the latest and greatest tech solutions gives him an energized perspective on the latest trends in the authentication industry. Alex most recently led the content team at Boston-based tech company Form.com.
Here’s How BindID Helped a European Bank Bring Accessible Banking to Disabled Adults
Online banking is supposed to make life easier for everyone. So, when it doesn’t do that for some folks, forward-thinking banks try to figure out how to bring convenient banking a little closer to them. That’s exactly what European bank BRED had in mind when they started their first-of-its-kind payment keyring service, which allows customers […]
What is Identity Verification?
Identity Verification Before setting up an account or beginning a relationship with a customer, companies commonly want to validate that the applicant is who they claim to be. Identity verification is the process by which a person can prove their identity to an organization or service. What is Identity Verification? Identity verification is the process […]
Passwordless Solution
How to Implement a Passwordless Solution in Hours, Not Years A common misconception about customer identity projects is that they take years to complete. While this may be true with some solutions, it’s simply not the case for our passwordless authentication service. Unlike many passwordless providers or building your own DIY solution, Transmit Security can […]
What Is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?
Traditional, password-based authentication is insecure. People commonly choose weak passwords or reuse the same password across multiple different accounts. This makes it easy for cybercriminals to guess or steal passwords, providing access to legitimate user accounts. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is designed to improve authentication security by requiring more than a password for authentication. If a […]
Transmit Security Makes Logging in Easier for Everyone With New Accessibility Options
The goal of our passwordless customer authentication service is to make logging in easier for everyone. We’re continuing to deliver on that promise by empowering customers to customize their experience with new accessibility capabilities. End users will now be able to tailor their login experience to suit their individual needs with a wide range of […]
Password Resets
The average person is locked out of ten online accounts per month due to a forgotten password. Password resets provide a solution; however, 57% of people claim that they will forget the new password immediately after the reset. What is a Self-service Password Reset? Password resets or “forgot your password” tools are common features for […]
Passwordless Authentication: A Complete Guide [2022]
Passwordless authentication refers to any identity verification method that doesn’t use a password. Examples of passwordless authentication include physical security keys, authenticator apps, email magic links and biometrics. Passwordless authentication solutions vary in features, but they all enable users to log in without creating or memorizing a static password. Going passwordless means eliminating passwords from […]
How to Set an Industry Funding Record: Rakesh Loonkar’s Map to Success
“If you’re going to start a company, have a really big idea,” says Transmit Security Co-Founder and President Rakesh Loonkar, “and have a plan of how to get there.” Loonkar recently brought his voice to The Founder Formula podcast hosted by Trace3’s Vice President of Marketing, Todd Gallina. The episode focuses on the recent record-breaking […]
The Ecommerce Revolution Demands Better Authentication
The 2019 outbreak of COVID-19 unleashed an ecommerce boom that appears to be only slightly slowing in late 2021. As a new wave of pandemic precautions takes hold across impacted nations, analysts expect ecommerce activity to resume its meteoric growth. According to the IBM US Retail Index, the call to stay indoors accelerated the growth […]