OmniPass

OmniPass by Softex, Inc. is an identity and access management solution designed to provide secure authentication and authorization for users accessing business applications and processes. It caters to enterprises of various sizes, including small businesses and large corporations. According to the vendor, OmniPass is widely used in professions and industries such as financial institutions, healthcare organizations, public sector organizations, and businesses with a remote workforce.

Key Features

Comprehensive Workforce Protection: According to the vendor, OmniDefend secures access to critical business applications used by employees, contractors, and partners. It offers single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect desktops and applications. OmniDefend can integrate with custom in-house applications using identity management APIs. Additionally, real-time reporting capabilities provide auditing and reporting of workforce lifecycle events.

Single Sign-On: OmniDefend's SSO engine enables users to securely log in to applications without entering credentials each time. It supports industry standards such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, and WS-Federation. For legacy sites that do not comply with standards, OmniDefend offers the Universal SSO Engine or secure OmniVault to store and fill in usernames and passwords.

Windows Desktop Security: OmniDefend provides multi-factor authentication to unlock Windows desktops. It enhances security for remote access and User Account Control (UAC) elevation. Additionally, kiosk mode allows quick authenticated access to shared workstations.

Multi-Factor Authentication: According to the vendor, OmniDefend supports various authentication methods, including biometrics, smart cards, OTP, and mobile phone authentication. It also complies with the FIDO2 WebAuthn standard, enabling secure authentication on Windows PCs, iOS, and Android devices. OmniDefend's APIs allow for the integration of MFA into in-house applications.

Workforce Management APIs: OmniDefend's Workforce Management APIs enable the integration of authentication and workforce management into custom in-house applications. The vendor states that SDKs for C# and JavaScript simplify integration, and REST-based WebAPIs can be called from any platform. OmniDefend's Universal Directory can be connected to Microsoft Active Directory or Azure AD, allowing the enrollment of contractors, partners, and users not in the Active Directory.

Password-Less Website: OmniDefend enables a password-less experience for customers by integrating MFA into website login and registration processes. It supports FIDO authentication, allowing the use of biometrics or security tokens. According to the vendor, this feature can help reduce fraud and simplify the customer experience during e-commerce transactions.

Customer Transaction Verification: According to the vendor, OmniDefend's MFA and identity management APIs can be used to verify and authenticate customer transactions. Strong authentication features ensure secure transactions, and user management APIs simplify customer identity management and authentication.

Identity Management: OmniDefend helps businesses implement identity and access management solutions tailored to their unique challenges. It supports compliance requirements in healthcare, finance, government, and other industries. According to the vendor, OmniDefend ensures secure enterprise access, data governance, and regulatory compliance. It also offers Zero Trust Security and Multi-Factor Authentication to enhance security in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.

Cloud-Based and Multitenant Architecture: OmniDefend supports public, private, and hybrid cloud models, enabling secure access and management of on-premises and cloud resources.

Single Sign-On and Federation: OmniDefend provides a seamless login experience with single sign-on across multiple applications. It supports federation protocols such as OpenID Connect and SAML 2.0.