Kayvan Alikhani

CEO & Co-founder:

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

Get closer, for a better auth! https://t.co/LYNtaokS6Z

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

#RSA A new beginning:
https://t.co/1LHQ0enqmY

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

@RSAsecurity: Dell/EMC merger: Worlds largest private tech co.: $74B rev, 140k people + leads 20 GMQs https://t.co/sdT3yqzteY

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Identity and access management infrastructure is misaligned with security https://t.co/F6LMpXUmGq via @networkworld

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

One pwd to remember:
https://t.co/2aAALUluTy #RSACharge

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

#2FA is available now, it’s working & used by many orgs. Now is the time to help consumers defend themselves with strong auth #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

Over the next 5 years, #2FA will be a "given" – it will be seamless & practically invisible to end-users #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

The SSO service would need to support strong auth & adjust #2FA based on the sensitivity/type of actions users take #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

…But, the good news is that users are using #2FA at work & find it effective. User education will help this effort go a long way! #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

Some users aren’t used to #2FA & it can be complex or time consuming. Needs to become more intuitive & fast…. #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

On most services, #2FA *is available* but inactive. Look for it: Security, DEMAND easy to use #2FA from your service providers. #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

FIDO UAF:Replaces PWDs with device side biometric for #authentication. U2F:Combines PWDs with 2nd factor (e.g.: another device) #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

Their devices (built-in biometric features), use SMS / 1-time PWDs, token devices, out-of-band secure messaging & device certs #CHATSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

#2FA boosts consumer confidence in sharing identity info, as it results in a major reduction of compromised services #ChatSTC #CyberAware

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

Passwords are vulnerable. #2FA raises the bar against ID theft & protects consumer’s data #ChatSTC #CyberAware

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

With #2FA, unless the thief has, knows or *is* your 2nd factor, the stolen user id & password are useless #ChatSTC #CyberAware

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

It layers one factor on the other, lowering the risk of being “cheated” on by either factor #ChatSTC #CyberAware

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

To ensure it’s *you*, #2FA combines what you know, w/ a 2nd factor-either something you have (device) or you are (biometrics) #ChatSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

Senior Dir of Tech @RSASecurity. Recovering Start-up addict. Passionate about biometrics, wearables, mobile auth & a PWD-free world #CHATSTC

[Kayvan Alikhani @KayvanAlikhani]

Can criminals use stolen biometric data? Here’s why I think the process is too complex: http://t.co/PeajbwP7J3