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New ESET Secure Authentication Adds Easy Single Touch Push Authentication

Created: 2016-09-29 03:54:15

ESET®, a global pioneer in IT security for more than two decades, today announced the service release of 2-factor (2-FA) authentication for businesses – ESET Secure Authentication.  The new version comes with multiple improvements with main focus on end user experience.

„We listened carefully to our customers about their pain points and focused mainly on user experience improvements, which will make 2-factor authentication more fluent and less frustrating process.  We believe, that the new ESET Secure Authentication will reduce the cases of users seeking ways to reduce the friction causing new vulnerabilities in at the expense of company data security,” said ESET’s product manager Vladimir Matovcik.

The new version of ESET Secure Authentication comes with easy, single-touch push authentication with smart watches support and multiple other enhancements including updated setup and installer, security and performance tweaks.

“All users has to do now, is to type his username and password as usual and ESET Secure Authentication will prompt him with push notification on their smartphone or smart watches. They will then confirm it or reject it, there is no other interaction needed,” added Matovcik.

The new version of ESET Secure Authentication with Push Authentication is now available only for Android devices.
 

 

About ESET
ESET®, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. For over 26 years, the Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. By obtaining the 80th VB100 award in June 2013, ESET NOD32 technology holds the record number of Virus Bulletin "VB100” Awards, and has never missed a single “In-the-Wild” worm or virus since the inception of testing in 1998. In addition, ESET NOD32 technology holds the longest consecutive string of the VB100 awards of any AV vendor. ESET has also received a number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV-TEST and other testing organisations and reviews. ESET NOD32® Antivirus, ESET Smart Security®, ESET Cyber Security® (solution for Mac), ESET® Mobile Security and IT Security for Business are trusted by millions of global users and are among the most recommended security solutions in the world.

ESET recently updated its two-factor authentication (2FA) application, adding a secure validation to weak and static user passwords. This updated version of ESET’s 2FA application provides flexibility and deeper integration of 2FA into bespoke applications, making it the best cost-effective solutions for SMBs everywhere.

The Company has global headquarters in Bratislava (Slovakia), with regional distribution centers in San Diego (U.S.), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Singapore; with offices in Jena (Germany), Prague (Czech Republic) and Sao Paulo (Brazil). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Krakow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia) and an extensive partner network for more than 180 countries. For more information visit https://eset.version-2.sg/ or follow us on Facebook.

 

About Version 2 Limited
Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which includes Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

For more information, please visit www.version-2.com.sg or call (65) 6296-4268.

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