ESET Authentication Licenses

ESET SECURE Authentication

Multi-factor authentication from a leading cybersecurity provider that is easy to implement and use

ESET Secure Authentication provides an easy way for businesses of all sizes to implement MFA across commonly utilized systems such as VPNs, Remote Desktop Protocol, Office 365, Outlook Web Access, operating system login and more.

ESET Secure Authentication (ESA) is a mobile-based solution for two-factor authentication (2FA).




Key Benefits: • Works with iOS, Android and Windows mobile phones • Push authentication lets you authenticate with a single tap • Saves money—no dedicated hardware necessary • Supports compliance requirements for multi-factor authentication • Supports desktop logins, VPN and cloud applications


2FA adds an essential layer of protection against data breach by requiring two independent pieces of information to verify a user’s identity when they attempt to log in or access data. In addition to their usual password, users must enter a one-time password generated on their mobile device.

ESET Secure Authentication provides an easy way for businesses of all sizes to implement 2FA across commonly used systems such as VPNs, Remote Desktop Protocol, Office 365, Outlook Web Access, etc. Compatible with all iOS and Android smartphones, it can also integrate with the devices’ biometrics (Touch ID, Face ID, Android fingerprint) for increased security and better user experience.




Why you need it One of the most common ways hackers can gain access to your company’s data is by guessing weak passwords; stealing passwords via automated bots, phishing and targeted attacks; or purchasing leaked credentials in bulk via the Dark Web. By deploying ESA, your business makes it much harder for hackers to gain access to your systems and data. The stolen password won’t work without the one-time code generated on the authorized user’s phone or tablet.




POOR PASSWORD HYGIENE As the saying goes, “employees are your weakest link” – and employees can put your business at risk in many ways. One of the biggest dangers is poor password hygiene. Not only do employees utilize the same password across multiple websites and applications, they sometimes freely share their passwords with friends, family and coworkers. If that isn’t a big enough problem, when businesses enforce password policies it usually causes their employees to use variants of their previous password or write their passwords on sticky notes. A multi-factor authentication solution protects business against poor password hygiene by implementing, on top of the regular password, an additional piece of authentication - e.g. by generating it on the employee’s phone. By having this solution in place, it prevents attackers from gaining access to your systems simply by guessing a weak password.




DATA BREACHES In today’s cybersecurity landscape, an increasing number of data breaches occur every day. One of the most common ways hackers can gain access to your company’s data is through weak or stolen passwords gathered via automated bots, phishing, or targeted attacks. In addition to just protecting normal users’ logins to critical services, businesses can implement MFA on to all privilege escalations in order to prevent unauthorized administrative access. By adding a multi-factor solution, your business will make it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your systems and ultimately compromise them. The top industries for data breaches are traditionally ones that handle valuable data such as financial, retail, healthcare, and the public sector. However, that does not mean that other industries are safe, just that hackers typically weigh the effort required versus the payoff.




COMPLIANCE When it comes to compliance, most businesses first need to understand whether they have to meet a compliance target or not. Next, they have to review what measures and recommendations their business must implement in order to comply. When it comes to multi-factor authentication, several regulations such as PCI-DSS and GLBA require that it must be implemented, and many laws, including GDPR and HIPAA, stress the need for stronger authentication. Multi-factor authentication is no longer an option for most businesses that handle credit cards or financial transactions, but rather a required solution. All businesses should examine which laws and regulations apply to them, and ensure that they comply with their requirements.


Full specification and details can be found in the Product Datasheet PDF file