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What is Authentication Intent?

February 10, 2021

Authentication intent is a specific action required by the user intending to login. IT admins also use intent to reduce unintended login risks. Examples of requiring authentication intent include typing in an OTP, inserting a USB, scanning a token, pushing a button, and perhaps biometrics. NIST Special Publication 800-63B 5.2.9 defines “authentication intent” as the following: “An…

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How to set up 2FA key with GateKeeper Enterprise

How to set up 2FA Key – GateKeeper Enterprise

December 7, 2020

Set up GateKeeper Enterprise 2FA key on your end user computers using the directions below. Choose your login option (PIN, touch, Enter) and also your lock method. Please make sure you have your GateKeeper Client software installed on your computer and your token registered (GateKeeper 2FA key fob or GateKeeper Trident phone app) before setting…

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Keyless-Go Data Protection

November 3, 2020

BY ROBERT KORHERR Nov. 3, 2020 / MUNICH, GERMANY — Secure authentication is one of the basic requirements of IT grand strategy. “Name” and “password” are no longer sufficient in many environments. The two-factor authentication with a one-time additional password or passcode (OTP) offers a hurdle that is extremely helpful against many attack scenarios such as phishing, pharming, man-in-the-middle…

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What is the difference between lock and log off?

What’s the difference between lock, switch user, and sign out?

July 9, 2020

GateKeeper Authentication lock options. Windows 10 has three options when the user leaves the computer with their GateKeeper token: lock, switch user, and sign out. GateKeeper proximity lock allows either the user to select their default option. Similarly, admins can control enforce options for users. Picking the right option is crucial for certain industries like…

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Auto-fill EHR passwords.

Passwordless EMR Login for Healthcare

June 17, 2020

EHR login without passwords. Auto-fill your username and password onto any web-based EMR/EHR using GateKeeper® Proximity. Simply add your EMR’s website, username, password, and if needed, OTP. Login to your EMR without typing passwords. Login to EPIC, CERNER, Athena, NextGen, Allscripts, Eagle, GE Centricity, AdvancedMD, Kareo, and more with typing passwords! Whenever there’s a password change, no…

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