BlockID

BlockID by 1Kosmos is a passwordless authentication and identity verification solution offered by the vendor. It aims to securely verify the identity of workers and customers, eliminating the need for passwords and providing a convenient login experience. The product is designed to cater to companies of all sizes, including small businesses and large enterprises. It finds applications in various professions and industries such as Human Resources, Finance and Banking, Government, Healthcare, and E-commerce.

Key Features

Identity Management: According to the vendor, BlockID enables strong, verified identity-based authentication for workers and customers, removing the reliance on passwords and traditional authentication methods. The solution is designed to provide a frictionless user experience.

NIST 800-63-3 Conformant & FIDO2 Certification: The vendor claims that BlockID enhances security by ensuring users are fully proofed and achieves certified identity assurance level 2 (IAL2) and authentication assurance level 2 (AAL2) through its compliance with FIDO2 and NIST certifications.

Next Generation Multi-Factor Authentication: BlockID utilizes FIDO2 biometrics for next-generation multi-factor authentication, offering a touchless user interface and addressing vulnerabilities associated with traditional methods like SMS and push notifications.

Passwordless Authentication: According to the vendor, BlockID allows users to go passwordless by replacing traditional login with QR codes or the option to use user ID and password credentials. The solution aims to provide fast and easy authentication through QR codes and biometrics.

Portable Customer Identity: BlockID offers the ability to use one customer identity across multiple services, supporting flexible levels of identity assertion and avoiding vendor lock-in, as claimed by the vendor.

Strong Customer Authentication: According to the vendor, BlockID enables compliance with PSD2 and Open Banking requirements by providing FIDO2 biometric strong customer authentication. This ensures a high level of security and interoperability.

Credential Service Provider: BlockID allows identity verification at the time of enrollment and with every access. The solution is positioned as a managed service that aims to expedite identity verification processes while delivering security and convenience.

Employee Onboarding: BlockID offers self-service document verification to automate workflow and reduce administrative overhead. The vendor claims that the solution provides high accuracy in detecting fraudulent documents, exceeding 99%.

Advanced Biometric MFA: BlockID leverages Trusted Platform Module / Secure Enclave and live biometrics for multi-factor authentication. The vendor states that the solution supports various access methods and is flexible and customizable.

Enhanced User Experience: According to the vendor, BlockID provides a seamless user experience by offering QR codes for convenient login, phasing out password-based authentication over time, and providing a password reset feature.