1Kosmos offers a passwordless authentication platform that utilizes biometric verification and a distributed identity cloud service to ensure secure user access across various applications. This technology enables organizations to prevent identity fraud and streamline user onboarding while giving individuals control over their personal data.
Funding
$15M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
GTFounders
Product
Problem
Organizations face challenges in securing user access to applications and preventing identity fraud due to reliance on passwords and traditional multi-factor authentication methods. These methods are vulnerable to phishing, social engineering, and credential theft, leading to data breaches and unauthorized access.
Solution
1Kosmos offers a passwordless authentication platform that leverages biometric verification and a distributed identity cloud service to provide secure and convenient user access. The platform, called BlockID, replaces passwords with biometric authentication, eliminating the risk of credential-based attacks. By combining NIST-certified digital identity proofing with advanced biometrics and blockchain technology, 1Kosmos ensures that only verified users gain access to applications and services. The platform supports various use cases, including workforce access, customer authentication, and citizen identity verification, and integrates with a wide range of systems and applications, such as Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity, RSA, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and VMware.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes enterprises, government agencies, and organizations in regulated industries that require strong identity verification and secure access control for their workforce, customers, and citizens.
Features
- Passwordless authentication using advanced biometrics, such as facial recognition and liveness detection
- Distributed identity cloud service for secure storage and management of user identities
- Integration with existing identity providers and access management systems
- Support for FIDO2 and NIST 800-63-3 standards for strong authentication
- Mobile app for user enrollment and authentication
- Integration with YubiKey hardware security keys
- Private blockchain ecosystem for immutable and secure data storage
- Developer-friendly SDKs and APIs for easy integration into applications