Fresh off its launch of a new managed services channel initiative, ESET has announced a new 2 factor authentication product aimed at small and medium sized businesses (SMBs).
The 2 factor authentication application makes use of remote end-users’ mobile devices to deliver a one-time password (OTP) when they connect to company networks, providing added security to the network and the device. ESET Secure Authentication is available immediately through the ESET North America partner network. Following introduction in the U.S., the product will be released in select countries in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
“The 2FA market represents a significant opportunity for ESET and for our network of ESET value-added resellers (VARs),” said Andrew Lee, CEO, ESET North America. “ESET Secure Authentication is simple to use, easy to administer and provides a critical layer of security for remote users. We believe the market for software-based authentication is healthy and growing, and we want to make sure SMB customers have access to critical security options that work the way they work.”
While multi factor authentication has long been a standard amongst MSPs, there have been few technology vendors who have developed MSP friendly solutions, particularly those MSPs who serve SMB customers.
“Criminal hacking is increasingly sophisticated and organized, and it is constantly growing in both scale and scope. What many smaller businesses don’t realize is that they are an appealing target to cyber criminals—a tempting combination of opportunity, access, and potential return,” said Stephen Cobb, security researcher, ESET North America. “If you’re in business today and not employing multifactor protection on your systems, then you’re putting your customers, your reputation and your livelihood at risk.”
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