Support for Hardware Security Keys

To make multi-factor authentication (MFA) a little easier for users, Xurrent now supports the use of hardware security keys, such as the ones provided by Yubico, Thetis and FEITIAN.  A hardware security key does not rely on the user receiving a code in a text message or email so this code can be used to confirm the user’s identity.  Instead, a physical key that the user owns is used as the second factor in the authentication process.  Not having to wait for a code and not having to entering this code makes the whole authentication process much more convenient.

In the Xurrent Specialist Interface, users can add a security key by clicking on their picture or initials in the upper right of the browser window and selecting the ‘My Profile’ option.  They can then open the ‘Access & Security’ section.  That is where, if multi-factor authentication has not yet been activated, they can click on the option ‘Set up 2FA in Xurrent’.

Apart from the option to set up two-factor authentication with an authentication app (like Authy or Google Authenticator), users now see the option to add a security key.

When the option to add a security key is selected, users can give their security key a name.

After pressing the Register button, Xurrent will guide them through the last steps.

Users then have the ability to download or copy a set of recovery codes before 2FA is actually activated.

After a security key has been registered, additional keys can be added, for the Xurrent App on the user’s smartphone.

The built-in TouchID sensor on MacBooks can also be added as a security key.  It is even possible to use both security keys and an authentication app.

All in all, Xurrent’s support for hardware security keys gives users a lot more flexibility when they are making use of two-factor authentication to protect their Xurrent access.