In this issue: Behavioral Biometrics Explained, Authentication 101 and Virtual Directories
The Optimal Brief | September 2019
New Video: Behavioral Biometrics - MFA Using Keystroke Dynamics

Typing biometric authentication is a less invasive form of MFA we call simultaneous authentication, because it uses something people are already doing (typing). The passive nature of the authentication takes the burden off the user creating a frictionless and simultaneous access method. Optimal IdM uses simultaneous authentication to provide increased security and improve the MFA experience for users.

Behavioral Biometrics Explained

Behavioral biometrics work by comparing an individual’s unique behavior to a sample in the database. Types of  behavioral biometrics  used for identity authentication today include gait analysis, voice print identification and keystroke dynamics. 


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Authentication 101: Your Basic Guide to Authentication

With new users, you should have a simple yet secure set of authentication factors that will work with mobile devices and cloud run services. To access programs like Adobe products and avoid an authentication error, you must examine the behavior of the authentication services on the market today. T his blog overviews many of today's authentication options.

What is a Virtual Directory Server?

Essentially, a virtual directory server is a way to visualize the data between applications that are fundamentally incompatible, as well as directory servers and data stores that are incompatible. A virtual directory abstracts back-end data from client software applications, which makes it possible to change the presentation of the data dynamically, but your data stays in its original format and place. 

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