Mobile Authentication

Payfone’s Mobile Authentication provides network based device authentication based on the carrier-grade security already built into the mobile network.

Mobile Authentication enables users to easily incorporate the following authentication capabilities:
1. Network Based
2. Out-of-Band
3. One-Time Password

Key Benefits

Strong Device Identity
Unique device identity provisioned by the network operator into the SIM.

Cost Effective
Available as a service, no infrastructure upgrade required.

Easy to Deploy
No client software or device configuration required, inline enrollment.

Ease-of-Use
Transparent to the end user, no training required.

How it is different from other solutions

Network Based
Payfone provides strong device authentication based on the SS7 protocols built into the carrier network and SIM credentials provisioned by the network operator.

Features

	Multi-Factor Authentication Strong mobile device identity is a powerful “something you have” second factor of authentication factor. Mobile Authentication can be easily added to existing access control mechanisms.

	Multiple Device Support Mobile Authentication provides equivalent authentication experience to users across all the devices they use. SIM Enabled Mobile Device (connected via 3G/4G) Non-SIM Enabled Mobile Device (e.g., Tablet, Wi-Fi, PC)

	Support Multiple Authentication Modes Payfone enables deployment and usage flexibility by providing a range of authentication capabilities. Network Based Out-of-Band One-Time

	Out-of-Band Leverages the secure mobile phone channel to provide a secure passcode to the user. Enables mobile phones to be used as authentication tokens.

	One-Time Password Enables user to prove their identity using a password that is only valid for one time use. Provides a new unique credential for each authentication. Free user from having to remember complex passwords

	Regulatory Compliance Allows financial institutions to comply with FFIEC guidelines for complex device identification.