Trusona
Identity verification software
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) software
Passwordless authentication software
Risk-based authentication software
Identity management software
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What is Trusona
Trusona is an authentication platform focused on passwordless login and step-up verification for workforce and customer access. It supports multi-factor authentication using mobile-based approvals and device binding, and can incorporate risk signals to adapt authentication requirements. The product is typically used by security and identity teams to reduce reliance on passwords while integrating with existing identity providers and applications via standard protocols and APIs.
Passwordless, device-based MFA
Trusona centers authentication on possession of a registered device and user approval flows rather than shared secrets. This can reduce exposure to password reuse and credential stuffing compared with password-centric MFA deployments. It also supports step-up authentication for higher-risk actions, which fits common access and transaction security patterns.
Integrates with existing IAM
The platform is designed to work alongside existing identity stacks rather than replacing them outright. It commonly integrates with SSO/IdP environments and applications using standard authentication approaches (for example, SAML/OIDC patterns) and APIs. This can simplify rollout when an organization already has an identity provider and needs stronger authentication at login or during sensitive actions.
Risk-adaptive authentication options
Trusona can apply contextual signals to determine when to require additional verification versus allowing a lower-friction flow. This supports risk-based authentication use cases such as anomalous login attempts, new devices, or sensitive transactions. Adaptive controls help balance user experience with security requirements in environments with variable risk.
Mobile dependency and UX constraints
Passwordless flows typically depend on end users having a compatible smartphone and being able to receive prompts. This can be a constraint for shared-device environments, users without smartphones, or restricted mobile policies. Organizations may need fallback methods, which can reintroduce complexity and weaken the overall passwordless posture.
Not a full IDV/KYC suite
While Trusona addresses authentication and identity assurance at login, it is not positioned as a comprehensive document and biometric identity verification (IDV) platform for onboarding. Companies needing document capture, liveness, and KYC/AML workflows may require additional tooling. This can increase vendor count for regulated onboarding scenarios.
Implementation requires integration work
Deployments often require coordination across identity, application, and security teams to integrate with SSO, apps, and policies. Achieving consistent step-up coverage across many applications can take time, especially in heterogeneous environments. Ongoing tuning of risk policies and user enrollment processes is typically needed to avoid friction and support issues.
Seller details
Trusona, Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
2015
Private
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