Identity management and authentication firm Crossmatch has announced enhanced functionality of its DigitalPersona Altus multi-factor authentication solution.In a statement, the firm said that the enhancements build on the native flexibility and ease of use of the DigitalPersona Altus platform and provide expanded mobile credential capabilities and biometric reader compatibility.”DigitalPersona Altus is a strong, multi-factor authentication solution based on a secure architecture that is proven and trusted,” noted Rich Agostinelli, Crossmatch CEO.”Altus integrates with legacy infrastructure and easily enables the multi-factor approach of something you know (password, PIN, OTP), something you have (token, card) and something you are (biometric), providing IT managers and security professionals a way to harness the benefits of various factor combinations based on risk needs.”The ability to combine factors delivers a stronger authentication protocol over traditional single- or two-factor solutions, said Crossmatch. Long and strong passwords can be deployed without the risk of circumvention due to the convenience of biometrics, and these also give CSOs and CIOs the ability to strengthen their security protocol with a “proof of presence.”

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