The platform, previously available only in the US, also features new functionalities including an updated mobile app, Quick Response code-enabled access and a user interface.
Verizon Universal Identity Services uses multifactor authentication to verify users are who they say they are by combining an individuals username-password with a computing device that generates a one-time password or a biometric scan, such as fingerprint recognition. Once authenticated, users can access online content such as websites, corporate resources and even electronic medical records from their computer, smartphone or tablet. Verizons cloud-based identity services are an alternative to traditional solutions and a new way for organizations to implement two-factor authentication.
According to the Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report, weak or stolen passwords and credentials account for 76 percent of data breaches, underscoring the need for stronger online identities.
The Verizon identity platform is available on the iOS Android, Windows and BlackBerry operating systems and can be used to validate the identities of employees, partners and customers. The platform also features legally binding digital signature capabilities, such as those required for electronic prescriptions, online tax filing and license renewals.
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