Gemalto, the world player in digital security, announced that it has deployed its Coesys eGov Authentication Server in Singapore* to provide two-factor authentication (2FA) and end-to-end encryption of passwords to secure Singapore Personal Access** (SingPass) logins. The authentication solution helps to provide better security for SingPass users when they access government e-services involving sensitive data.
Gemalto's Coesys eGov Authentication Server supports a wide range of authentication methods, including hardware tokens and mobile phones. As part of the new two-step login process, users are required to enter a one-time password (OTP) in addition to their SingPass user ID and static password. By end of 2016, more than 60% of the country's e-government services will require users to deploy this additional layer of verification, offering greater security for citizens and the Singapore government alike.
“Data breaches worldwide continue to compromise millions of records, with identity theft accounting for 75% of them***,” said Michael Au, President South Asia and Japan at Gemalto. “Gemalto’s authentication solution will make it harder to steal identities, allowing citizens to enjoy a safe and secure access to their e-government services.”
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*Through partners and Singapore government subsidiaries
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