An identity security company is expanding passwordless authentication capabilities in CyberArk Identity. Passkey support helps companies prevent credential theft and increase productivity by enabling easy access to applications and websites using strong authentication methods such as biometrics.
Most security breaches start with the theft or misuse of credentials. With passkeys support in CyberArk Identity, organizations can advance their passwordless authentication strategies to reduce this risk and prevent credential theft. Passkeys are a phishing-proof and FIDO2-compliant password replacement that provides the best protection against identity theft and user account takeover and is NIST Authenticator Assurance Level 3 (AAL3) compliant. They work across all of a user's devices and improve the user experience by making authentication easier and faster.
CyberArk Identity provides various SaaS solutions that simplify identity and access management in the company and offer a high level of security. As part of the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, they help organizations address user authentication, authorization and identity management challenges arising from business transformation. The CyberArk platform enables organizations to implement Zero Trust and Least Privilege with full visibility, allowing all identities to securely access all resources, regardless of where they or the resources are located, with intelligent permission controls.
Support for YubiKeys
CyberArk Identity also supports YubiKey One Time Passcode (OTP). YubiKeys are widely used security tokens that meet Authentication Assurance Level 2 of NIST Guideline 800-63B. The OTP generated by a YubiKey allows users to securely authenticate to any application protected by CyberArk Identity.
“Passwords are the weakest link in the security chain and are often the reason for cyber attacks and data leaks. By introducing passkeys for passwordless authentication, we are enabling companies to remove passwords from their authentication workflows,” explains Michael Kleist, Area Vice President DACH at CyberArk. “CyberArk's goal is to provide companies with the most comprehensive and innovative identity security solutions on the market. With the new passwordless authentication options, we not only help eliminate password-based risks, but also improve productivity and user experience.”
KuppingerCole's "Leadership Compass: Passwordless Authentication" report1 lists CyberArk as an "Overall Leader" and highlights CyberArk Identity as a "comprehensive, feature-rich and modern passwordless solution." According to the report, CyberArk Identity stands out for its remote access and BYOD security, flexible deployment options, integration with CyberArk's PAM solutions, strong partner ecosystem and proven scalability.
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About CyberArk CyberArk is the global leader in identity security. With Privileged Access Management as a core component, CyberArk provides comprehensive security for any identity - human or non-human - across business applications, distributed work environments, hybrid cloud workloads and DevOps lifecycles. The world's leading companies rely on CyberArk to secure their most critical data, infrastructure and applications. Around a third of the DAX 30 and 20 of the Euro Stoxx 50 companies use CyberArk's solutions.