The Beyond Blog

Is it finally time to kill traditional Two-Factor Authentication and Multi-Factor Authentication?

The traditional two-factor or multi-factor authentication solutions that companies are currently using can and should be replaced by something that is far more secure and much easier to use.

Traditional Two-Factor Authentication vs. Beyond Identity’s Passwordless Authentication

Traditional MFA remains the default for dealing with insecure authentication. We hope to interrupt the “passwords are bad, so we need MFA” refrain.

Here Are Some of the Ways They Stole Passwords in 2020

Here we’ll present the notable methods – some old, and some new – that hackers used to steal passwords in 2020.

5 ways to check if any of your employees’ passwords have been leaked or reused

If you really have to use passwords, then here are some tips to lessen the considerable security risks that they pose.

Rolling out passwordless just got easier

We’ve made three enhancements to our passwordless identity platform to help the transition to a new authentication method even easier.

How Your MFA Can Be Hacked (With Examples)

For a hacker, these MFA solutions, which include one-time codes, SMS-confirmation, mobile push notifications and “security” based questions, are equivalent to protecting a screen door with another screen door.

The Things You Wanted to Know About Beyond Identity, But Were Afraid to Ask

Here is a running list of frequent questions we get about Beyond Identity and how we eliminate passwords.

Announcing Beyond Identity’s new integration with Microsoft ADFS

There’s a large base of Microsoft ADFS customers that wanted passwordless authentication for their workforce, and now they can get that and more granular access controls.

If Not Passwords, Then What?

Passwords are a pain, they’re both a massive security risk and an operational inconvenience for admins and users alike, but when we eliminate passwords, what do we replace them with?

PIN Code vs Password: Which is More Secure?

The reasons why your 4-digit PIN code is more secure than your 12-character password.

The New Cybersecurity Perimeter: Part 3

What does authorization and visibility look like in the new cybersecurity perimeter?

The New Cybersecurity Perimeter: Part 2

How does the new cybersecurity perimeter affect authentication?