Eradicate Passwords with Verified ID Orchestration

The future of secure access powered by Microsoft Entra Verified ID

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the demand for secure and efficient authentication methods is more critical than ever. Traditional passwords, once the default choice for authentication, are plagued by security vulnerabilities, management challenges, and user dissatisfaction. Fortunately, the IdRamp Verified ID Orchestration service offers a comprehensive solution to these problems.

Fueled by MS Entra Verified Identity, the IdRamp Verified ID Orchestration service is a groundbreaking offering that empowers organizations to do away with passwords and seamlessly transition to verifiable credentials. This transformational approach not only enhances security but also simplifies the user experience with an enterprise wide cross cloud password elimination strategy. This makes it an ideal choice for modern businesses seeking to stay ahead in the digital world.

This comprehensive guide will explore the power of Verified ID Orchestration, how it works, its benefits, and how to implement it in your organization.

The problem with passwords

Passwords have been the traditional method of authentication for decades, but they come with a host of problems. First, passwords are prone to security risks, such as hacking and phishing attacks, and if a password is compromised, it can lead to data breaches and significant financial losses.

Second, passwords are difficult to manage. Users often forget their passwords, leading to a significant amount of password reset requests, which can be time-consuming and costly for organizations. Additionally, password policies such as required complexity can lead to user frustration and can even decrease security by encouraging users to write down their passwords.

What are verifiable credentials?

Verifiable credentials are a digital method of authentication that enables users to prove their identity without relying on traditional passwords. They are a secure and efficient way of authenticating users, reducing the risk of security breaches and minimizing the management difficulties associated with passwords.

Verifiable credentials are issued by trusted sources, such as governments, educational institutions, or businesses, and can be validated by other organizations with no central authority. Verifiable credentials can also be revoked if necessary, further increasing their security.

How Orchestration with MS Entra Verified ID works

IdRamp Verified ID Orchestration is a zero code service that enables organizations to issue, manage, and verify credentials for their users. When a user attempts to access a resource, they provide their MS Entra verifiable credential instead of a password. The application resource then verifies the credential, and if it is valid, grants access to the user. As a zero code service no advanced development is required. Deployment is quick and easy.

IdRamp Orchestration and MS Entra Verified ID use industry-standard protocols and strong encryption to ensure user data security and privacy. Additionally, the Verified ID Orchestration Service offers a user-friendly interface that enables easy management of verifiable credentials.

Benefits of Verified ID Orchestration

The IdRamp Verified ID Orchestration service offers several benefits to organizations looking to establish an enterprise-wide, cross-cloud password elimination strategy.

First, it eliminates the need for passwords, reducing the risk of security breaches, and minimizing management difficulties. With the elimination of passwords, users no longer have to remember complex passwords or reset them regularly, which improves the user experience and decreases the workload for IT departments.

Second, Verified ID orchestration enables organizations to trust the authenticity of their users, reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. It also provides a more efficient and agile authentication process, enabling users to access resources quickly and securely.

Although the IdRamp Orchestration service is powered by MS Entra Verified ID, it can be easily used with any digital ecosystem and identity management platform. This means that the authorization experience can be tailored to accommodate any user experience across any combination of clouds, systems, and applications.

Removing passwords with Verified ID Orchestration

To remove passwords with Verified ID Orchestration, organizations need to issue verifiable credentials to their users. These credentials can be issued by the organization itself or by a trusted third party, such as a government agency or educational institution.

Once users have their verifiable credentials, they can use them to access application resources instead of passwords. The service application resource verifies the credential, and if it is valid, grants access to the user. Verified ID Orchestration provides a user-friendly interface for managing verifiable credentials, making it easy to implement and operate.

The future of password elimination

The need for password eradication methods like Verified ID Orchestration will only increase as technology continues to advance. Passwords are becoming less effective as a method of authentication, and the risks associated with them are only becoming more significant.

Verifiable credentials, on the other hand, provide a secure and efficient method of scalable authentication and access management that eliminates many of the problems associated with passwords. As more organizations adopt verifiable credentials, the need for passwords will continue to decrease, leading to a more secure and efficient authentication process.

Comparison of Verified ID Orchestration with other password elimination methods

Verified ID Orchestration password elimination is a method of authentication that relies on decentralized verifiable credentials rather than passwords that are easy to hack. This approach has some key differences from other password elimination methods, including MFA, FIDO2, and biometrics:

MFA (multi-factor authentication) requires users to provide two or more forms of identification, such as a password and SMS codes. This differs from Verified ID password elimination, which does not require any password but can still be included in an organizations MFA strategy if needed.

Biometrics, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, use physical characteristics to authenticate users. While this approach is convenient and eliminates the need for passwords, it has some drawbacks, such as the potential for false positives, cost, and privacy concerns.

FIDO2 (Fast Identity Online) is a robust set of open standards for passwordless authentication. While FIDO2 and Verified ID both eliminate the need for passwords, FIDO2 can be complex to deploy and it depends on a centralized data model. Verified ID Orchestration is easy to deploy and depends on a decentralized data model that preserves privacy and reduces data exposure. It works seamlessly with Microsoft systems and enterprise clouds.

While each of these password eradication methods has its own strengths and weaknesses, Verified ID Orchestration offers a more convenient, and secure method that can easily be combined with these other authentication methods for even stronger protection. It easily integrates with popular applications like O365, Workday, Salesforce, and many more.

Implementing Verified ID Orchestration in your organization

Implementing Entra Verified ID Orchestration in your organization is a straightforward process. First, you need to identify the resources that require authentication and the users who require access. You then need to issue verifiable credentials to these users, either through the organization itself or a trusted third party.

Once users have their verifiable credentials, they can use them to access resources instead of passwords. The Verified ID Orchestration service provides a no code administration dashboard to manage the process. This user-friendly interface for managing Entra ID verifiable credentials, makes it easy to support and use.

Verified ID Orchestration Capabilities

The IdRamp Entra Verified ID Orchestration service provides a wide range of capabilities to ensure the security and efficiency of your authentication process. These capabilities include:

Verifiable credential issuance: enables organizations to issue MS Entra verifiable credentials to their users, either through the organization itself or a trusted third party.

Credential management: provides a user-friendly interface for managing MS Entra verifiable credentials, making it easy for IT departments to manage the authentication process.

Resource access management: enables organizations to manage access to resources based on verifiable credentials, ensuring that only authorized users can access resources.

Identity verification: enables organizations to verify the identities of their users, ensuring compliance with regulations and reducing the risk of fraud.

Journey-time design: provides the ability to tailor the authorization experience to your business needs.

Interoperability: Additional verification services for things like KYC, biometrics, and document proofing can easily be combined with the Verified ID Orchestration experience.

The IdRamp Entra Verified ID Orchestration service provides your organization with much more than just password elimination. It provides an Identity-first cyber security fabric that will help drive digital transformation and innovation for Zero Trust, Web3 and beyond.

Eradicate Passwords Now

The IdRamp Entra Verified ID Orchestration service offers a user-friendly solution that eliminates passwords while boosting authentication efficiency. By implementing this service, you can easily access extensive features that guarantee a secure and agile passwordless authentication experience. As technology progresses, the demand for robust and flexible authentication and authorization methods will only increase. By combining IdRamp Orchestration with MS Entra Verified ID, you receive an effective solution to meet these growing needs. Contact IdRamp today to remove passwords from your organization and enhance your authentication process.