Secret Double Octopus, Wipro partner on passwordless authentication solution

Secret Double Octopus (SDO), a workforce authentication solutions provider, and Wipro have entered into a global partnership for passwordless protection against identity-based cyber attacks.

In the framework of the partnership, Wipro’s Cybersecurity and Risk Services (CRS) will make use of Secret Double Octopus‘ Octopus Enterprise technology platform to power the Indian IT company’s passwordless authentication system as part of its Zero Trust digital identity initiative.

Raz Rafaeli — Secret Double Octopus Co-founder and CEO said: “We’re excited to be partnering with Wipro as they have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting global enterprises.

“Wipro’s selection of SDO’s next generation MFA tools—the only phishing-resistant MFA solution that leverages passwords not certificates—is a testament to our identity technology leadership.”

Secret Double Octopus, Wipro partner on passwordless authentication solution. Image courtesy of Pete Linforth from Pixabay.

The combination of Wipro’s strategy-first approach to identity with Secret Double Octopus’ security measures to ward off phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) technology will provide businesses with better authentication mechanisms as well as lessen the losses from fraud.

The Wipro/ Secret Double Octopus solution that is password-less eliminates the need to remember or type in passwords for logins to work or for authentication. The authenticity of identities is confirmed by an array of FIDO-compliant authenticator choices.

The solution is built on a universal authentication process for all resources in the enterprise such as legacy on-premises apps servers, desktops, web applications, and remote access solutions such as virtual private networks (VPNs) as well as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

A few of the benefits of the solution are substantial savings on password management expenses, enhanced user experience for contractors, employees, customers, and partners, more robust authentication mechanisms that minimize the risk of fraud, as well as support for older on-premises software or active directory.

Tony Buffomante — Wipro Senior Vice President and Global Head of Cybersecurity & Risk Services said: “SDO’s approach to transformative authentication fits perfectly within our proprietary CyberTransform digital identity initiatives and allows us to address the diverse authentication needs of today’s modern distributed enterprise,”

“It’s no secret that passwords are increasing user friction, decreasing user experience and raising identity maintenance costs. Moving to a passwordless strategy is an integral part of the necessary shift to a Zero Trust identity foundation.”