Circle Security provides a credential-free authentication protocol that eliminates credential storage entirely to reduce breach vectors and IT costs. This solution enables invisible security through a fast QR scan process, offering a frictionless user experience. It is built to align with Zero Trust architecture requirements, supporting compliance standards like EO 14028 and NIST frameworks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions often rely on cloud-based security orchestration, creating a centralized attack surface vulnerable to credential-based threats like phishing and social engineering. Passwordless solutions still depend on underlying credentials, failing to eliminate the risk of credential compromise and account takeover.
Solution
Circle Access provides a decentralized, credential-free authentication platform that eliminates the risks associated with passwords and cloud-based MFA. The platform employs a novel decentralized architecture, securing access through cryptographic device-based authentication and biometric user verification. By removing the dependency on traditional credentials, Circle Access prevents credential-phishing, social engineering, and other credential-driven threats. The solution integrates with existing systems like Azure AD and Auth0, offering a frictionless user experience and enhanced security without compromising productivity.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes enterprises and developers seeking to enhance their security posture by eliminating password-related vulnerabilities and improving user experience across various access points, including desktops, applications, and VPNs.
Features
- Decentralized architecture with no single point of failure and minimal cloud attack surface
- Cryptographic device-based authentication, eliminating the need for passwords or one-time codes
- Biometric user verification for enhanced security
- Integration with Azure AD for credential-free login to Windows, VPNs, Office 365, and other SaaS apps
- Compatibility with Auth0 for cryptographic credential-free authentication and delegated MFA
- Delegated MFA with human-in-the-loop verification for high-risk transactions
- API-based platform for rapid integration with web and device-native applications
- Authenticator app for access protection