High stakes, highly dangerous and highly destructive cyber threats had become a mundane thing in today’s highly multilayered world. Once an hypothesized over-processed imagination had become a major concern for all things related Cyber. Critical than ever, as traditional one password- centred security approach has fallen behind, layers of demanding, reliability-driven, solutions are needed. Cue in the MFA iShield key family solutions.
Cyber breach, Data theft, Cyber threat, Cyber attack, Cyber extortion, Phishing, Hacking. These words, once spoken by a handful of specialized professionals, had become commonplace as Cybercrime spread-out to all corners of Cyber space. Traditional password-based security measures seem helpless as these malicious trends seem to be here to stay. These attacks target everyone, across oceans, societies and continents. Earlier this month, in a special column for the Toronto star newspaper, it was reported that in the first half of 2024 some 11,000 Canadians have already lost more than 284 Mln CAD (approximately 772.5 Mln NIS) to identity fraud. In England, the BBC reported that A cyber attack on councils across Greater Manchester has left thousands of residents vulnerable to a phishing scam. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported of a data breach that had potentially affected more than 470 thousand people. The breach was traced the international charity Oxfam local branch. These instances are no exception, they are just drops in the ocean of Cyber danger. Ever expending. they reflect the reality today of the worlds digital space.
In an effort to counter the tsunami of Cyber danger activity, Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) systems have emerged as a vital solution against this backdrop of Cyber dangers. One of its most evident manifestations comes in the form of a MFA token. A physical device that improves User Experience (UE) and enhances security related to your digital identity. Becoming the standard choice to combat such activity, here’s a few reasons why. Such as the iShield key family, brainchild of memory visioner SWISSBIT.
1. “lets get physical”
Hardware token are, by nature, in the physical world. Meaning that in order to get access you’ll need the physical device. Making it extremely difficult for attackers to gain unauthorized access without having the token. As a sidenote, by this type of standardized security, Phishing activity is almost a non-issue. This due to the fact that these keys, particularly those compliant with standards like FIDO UAF or FIDO2 standards, authenticate the exact URL of the service. Thus preventing attackers from tricking users into entering credentials on fake websites.
2. Simplicity, is the word
Easy to use authentication process. Typically, you just need to insert the token into a USB port or tap it on a device with NFC, followed by the press of a button. To our eyes, the far easier choice compared to other MFA methods that might require typing codes or navigating apps. Simple equals easy, didn’t we say? Not only that, unlike SMS or app-based authentication (as far as Tech megaliths’ methods go), hardware tokens do not require staying connected, ensuring consistent access to authentication regardless of network conditions.
3. A Reliable shield is a strong shield
Designed to be durable and to last for several years without needing replacement, these keys for your digital self reduce the need for frequent maintenance or updates. Here’s a token for your thoughts. Tailor-designed and manufactured according industrial-grade quality and designed for the extended operating temperature range from -25 °C to 70 °C, the iShield Key family is a hard-working, hard-operation reliablilty driven choice for you. High versatile and reliable in various environments, these solutions usually work cross various operating systems and devices.
4. “now you see me, now you don’t”
Although the Cliff Richard’s album remark was unintentional, it is an important one. These tokens do not transmit personal information during the authentication process, enhancing user privacy and reducing the risk of data breaches. Identity safety first.
5. Lawed and ordered? Security standardized
These Hardware in-their-core solutions comply with recognized security standards (such as FIDO U2F or FIDO2), ensuring they meet high security benchmarks and are widely accepted by various services and applications.
6. Better security versus account theft
These keys, or token, tokens are dedicated to the authentication process, minimizing the risk of malware or other attacks that can compromise multi-purpose devices like smartphones or computers.
7.Secured is the natural you
Due to it’s more tangible nature, user tend to keep their keys by their side, or secured. reducing the risk of loss or theft compared to intangible authentication methods like codes sent via SMS or email.
As we said, MFA solutions, among which the iShield Key family by memory tech visioner SWISSBIT, are becoming the new Physical-centered Cyber security norm. Albeit all such tokens offer better protection, the iShield Key family offers a more rigorous, robust and reliable method for your MFA process. All that in a simple-to-use friendly way. It doesn’t matter which operating system you use, which computer, or even which physical add-ons. Far from being traditional, the iShield Key offers a NFC-based tap-and-go option for smartphones. The brainchild of experience in Memory and Storage protection and encryption genius SWISSBIT, These solutions offer one of the strongest, long lived protection against Almost all contemporary Cyber threats.