How SAWO Labs is making user onboarding easy and secure without OTPs
Digital technologies have advanced more rapidly than any innovation in our history. In this expeditious world, embracing the data-driven future is the only way to stay relevant and be at the top of the game in respective fields. This raises the question of data security, which entails adopting tools and technologies that improve the organization’s visibility into where and how it’s critical data gets stored and utilized. To tackle this concern, a robust data security system that can safeguard an organization’s information assets against cybercriminal activities, and also guard against insider threats can be adopted. An API (application programming interface) facilitate application development by abstracting the underlying functionality and only exposing the actions or objects that the developer need. But, APIs have become so valuable that they comprise a large part of many business’ revenue. With SAWO Labs, the authentication costs are scaled down by four times making it highly cost-effective and labour-saving.
Furthermore, the user can avail oneself of enhanced secure authentication alternatives like possession factors consisting of one-time passwords[OTP] or magic links to perform passwordless login or sign-up. They can receive these numeric codes and magic links via email, notification, or SMS.
Passwordless authentication with OTPs
One-time passwords (OTPs) are one-time codes associated with a specific user and are only valid for a limited period. When the user enters the code correctly, OTPs are delivered to their email or phone, allowing authentication. Moreover, they are extensively employed to supplement passwords in multifaceted authentication systems. They can still be utilized as a solitary authentication method, relieving the users from the trouble of memorizing passwords.
Passwordless authentication through magic links
Magic links are secured URLs containing tokens that can be utilized to verify and authorize users simply by clicking on them. This feature can be delivered to users via email or text message (SMS). They can also be used as a stand-alone authentication factor or as part of a multifactor authentication system palpably analogous to one-time passwords. However, the process of opening a mail and clicking on the magic link creates friction, and therefore, SAWO abstains from sending them and makes the process indubitably OTP-less.
Implementing passwordless connections with SAWO Labs
SAWO SDK operates as a hidden layer between your user and your platform; it’s a magical layer that, after a quick integration, may provide you with unrivaled performance. You might be intrigued about how everything works, from the most direct lines of code to the most complex of solutions. Let us walk you through the process.
As an initial step, SAWO identifies the user during the basic registration process to assist the client in identifying and locating data pertinent to the user’s identification and other information. Two primary keys, namely, a public and a private key, are issued to the user. The user’s device retains the private key while the service registers the public key. In addition to this, SAWO brings to the table an added advantage as it is based on FIDO protocols. It attaches yet another layer preventing you from providing information that can be used by various online services to collaborate and track a user across services.
Let’s look at what happens when a user wants to log in. The server issues a challenge to the user’s device, and the client device authenticates itself by using the private key and proving ownership. This challenge can be signed only by the user’s device, making it secure and eliminating the need for passwords. We also have OAuth protocols implemented for user privacy, which ensures that for authenticated access to unrelated services and servers, the initial login credentials are never shared. SAWO is an authentication system that permits user onboarding by axing the use of lengthy passwords or one-time passwords, making the process extensively rapid, secure, and effortless.
SAWO employs a robust cryptography-based authenticator that outperforms OTPs, passwords, and social logins.
The following are some benefits of working with SAWO Labs:
Biometric Authentication: SAWO allows you to make the most of your device’s capabilities. We provide you the liberty to use any power of your choice, whether it’s your fingerprint, IRIS, or even your voice, because biometrics solely act as an extra layer of security. Now, because this additional layer is present in the user’s device, the biometric data never leaves the user’s device, consequently optimizing authentication speeds!
Data Autonomy: We’re all wearied of either single-sign-on/social logins sharing our data without the average user knowing what data is being shared by them or passing over registration data to services by the present-day apps. Thanks to SAWO, you now have the power to pick any data you wish to share powered by SAWO’s SDK and backed by end-to-end encryption.
Reduced Bounce Rate: According to the industrial statistics system, common issues such as lengthy and inconvenient registration inhibit 55% of your visitors from even attempting to register on your website.
But, SAWO’s rapid and secure login process effectively tackles this issue and allows you to boost client onboarding by 54%
Multi-platform Support: We staunchly believe that frameworks should not be a hurdle in offering security and convenience to consumers. Thus, we make it simple to integrate and support all major web, cloud, VPN, remote access gateway, and multiple other platforms.
User-Friendliness: The time consumed to register a user gets reduced to seconds, and the contact information you have been previously using to add people to your mailing list, which had only a 2% success rate, can now be used to register your user. Furthermore, bounce rates are reduced by a factor of ten when an essential registration takes only a few seconds. Make your users entirely forget the trouble of remembering passwords, and instead channel their time in exploring your products. While making it hassle-free for people to check out your products, SAWO’s inbuilt technology will ensure that a streamlined process enables conversions and saves time manifold.
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