2 posts tagged with "MFA"

authentik is an open source Identity Provider that unifies your identity needs into a single platform, replacing Okta, Active Directory, and Auth0. Authentik Security is a public benefit company building on top of the open source project.

Many of the high-profile security breaches of the 2010s involved hackers gaining access to username and password pairs. Before multi-factor authentication (MFA) was commonplace, these breaches effectively gave bad actors the keys to the kingdom, since people tend to reuse passwords across platforms and there was no second line of defense against attacks.

Today we have a lot more options for additional authentication steps, which we’ll explore below, while also taking a look at the choices we have made for authentik.

In today's digital landscape, businesses of all sizes increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) to streamline their operations and improve overall efficiency. However, as the adoption of SaaS applications continues to rise, so too do the security risks associated with these platforms. This has led to a growing demand for robust enterprise security features and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions that can effectively safeguard sensitive data and protect businesses from cyber threats. In this blog, we'll delve into the intricacies of enterprise security, explore the benefits of SSO for businesses of all sizes, and examine the role of automation in ensuring robust security. We'll also discuss the importance of building SaaS apps with scalability in mind and highlight Authentik Security’s solution, authentik, as a unified authentication tool to help secure your organization.