Raising the bar for online security with 2-Factor authentication (2FA)

Protect your patients and staff with SMS-based 2-factor security

Security is critical in today's online world and companies are increasing security standards to include 2 Factor Authentication or 2FA as it's commonly known. 2FA is an additional layer of security which combine two different components of identification. It requires a secondary piece of information alongside their usual standard method of access to their online systems.

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What is Two-Factor Authentication?

2FA will be familiar to many in the processing of online payments, whereby an SMS code is sent to be used to complete a transaction.. Two-factor authentication is a method of identity verification using two different factors. A one-time password is a increasingly popular 2FA tool. One time passwords (OTP) are valid only for a single login session on a computer or other digital device. They provide an extra level of security, as they are not vulnerable to being recorded and replayed for logging into a service illegally or written on a post-it on a PC (it happens, trust us).

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Why utilise SMS one-time passwords for your practice

One time passwords are much more digitally secure than using user-nominated passwords; they are unique to every single user and every single session, and expire after only a very short time. An SMS generated one time password, or SMS OTP, is a popular and ever more common 2FA solution that offers the convenience of an app-based security module but without any requirement for downloading software or new systems for operation.

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Value for money

SMS is pay-as-you-use with competitive rates so you're only charged when your users require authentication. You don’t get bogged down with long-term lock-in contracts with recurring monthly fees regardless of use.

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Timeliness

Consumers increasingly expect tech to work for them and for tech to work fast. Instant SMS authentication messages ensure that your team get the best possible online experience.

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Convenience

Instant access, anytime anywhere. With minimal ongoing administration required, you can set and forget with Orthobridge. Furthermore, most people have an SMS capable handset on them at all times. SMS works on all handsets independent of the device type and without needing to install any extra apps to their phones.

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