circlesecurity.ai
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.
- Cybersecurity
- Developer Tools
- Enterprise Software
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
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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