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tru.ID SIM-based verification
Overview
tru.ID is a SIM-based possession factor. tru.ID enables businesses of all sizes to create passwordless, phishing-resistant login journeys by adding SIM-based verification. All users in your Okta directory who use Okta for single sign-on, can be verified by tru.ID in real-time to prove possession of a mobile digital identity. You can use tru.ID on its own to deploy passwordless login policies, or prove mobile possession in your existing login flow.
Features:
- Passwordless verification using a user’s mobile number and SIM card
- Phishing-resistant authentication flow
- Trusted device binding with SIM-verified mobile numbers
- Real-time verification directly with mobile networks
- Deterministic verification, not risk-based
- SIM swap detection
- Option to integrate one of our SDKs with your app
- Works with eSIMs and dual SIMs
- Global coverage in 20+ countries covering 2bn+ mobile subscriber accounts
- GDPR, SCA and RBI-compliant, with local jurisdiction hosting and no PII stored
Benefits:
Stronger account security
- No more SMS OTP
- No more passwords or forgotten passwords
- Zero Trust access management for everyone with a mobile device
- Phishing-resistant account login for continuous security
Simpler security user experience
- There are no passwords to create or remember
- Mobile numbers are a familiar digital identity
- No user action required — verification happens silently in the background
- Turn every mobile device into a hardware possession token — no need for key fobs or dongles
Reduced security costs
- Fraud and data breaches thwarted with phishing-resistant login
- Account takeovers prevented
- Enable seamless password resets (where you still have password-based access)
- Support for hardware tokens no longer necessary
Improved security governance
- Universal user adoption of MFA by using mobile phones that are widespread and often primary devices
- Easy for users to comply with security practices, avoids human error
- Easy for IT security teams to implement and support