Nok Nok Labs collaborating with Intel on Fido-compliant solutions

Authentication suite firm Nok Nok Labs has announced that its NNL S3 Authentication Suite works with the latest Intel processors and technology. The NNL S3 works with eight Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) technology, according to Nok Nok in a statement. The NNL S3 Authentication Suite is a FIDO-certified solution and brings FIDO capabilities to devices in which it is deployed, such as the Lenovo Yoga 910. In a statement, the company noted the importance of developing Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance compliant solutions to remedy the problems that users face with creating, remembering and relying on multiple usernames and passwords.”Passwords are a problem. This problem goes beyond mobile devices and creates a stumbling block for every online service we consume. The collaboration that Nok Nok Labs has had, and continues to have, with Intel has been terrific. Together we are bringing FIDO-certified authentication for new 8th Gen Intel Core processors – to the personal computer ecosystem.” said Phillip Dunkelberger, President and CEO of Nok Nok Labs. “More and more, FIDO is everywhere. Authentication needs to be secure from the silicon layer to the cloud and it's been integral to work with Intel in enabling that journey.””By collaborating with Nok Nok Labs, Intel demonstrates our continued commitment to innovation, simplification, and security of the computing experience,” said Rick Echevarria, Vice President, Software and Services Group and General Manager, Platform Security Division. “Consumers who choose the latest 8th Gen Intel Core based laptops, will gain access to strong authentication enabling secure payments in a safer, simpler, more hassle-free way.””Intel is one of the world's leading innovators delivering advanced security features to computing devices and online services. Nok Nok Labs is a founding member of the FIDO Alliance and has been exemplary in advocating and deploying FIDO solutions,” said Brett McDowell, executive director of the FIDO Alliance. “I am enthusiastic about this collaboration and their combined capabilities to bring simpler, stronger FIDO authentication to the desktop ecosystem.”

Also in the news:

Mainframe shops favour a single authentication system Wells Fargo ATMs now support card-free biometric access via Apple Pay HYPR Corp and BitGo reveal biometric-blockchain partnership