Posts by Diego Matute
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Bridging Physical and Digital Access with FIDO2 Biometric Smart Card Authentication
May 21, 2026 •
Most employees already carry a card. It gets them through the front door in the morning, maybe into a server room or a restricted area, and back out at the end of the day. Physical access cards have been a standard part of enterprise identity infrastructure for decades — trusted, familiar, and already in everyone’s […]
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Biometric MFA vs. Passwordless: How FIDO2 Smart Cards Bridge the Gap
May 20, 2026 •
For years, the potential of passwordless authentication has been on the horizon, promising stronger security, greater convenience, and phishing-resistance. For most organizations, though, the full switch doesn’t happen overnight. It takes changes to identity infrastructure, user onboarding processes, and sometimes lengthy compliance sign-off. That doesn’t mean organizations have to stand still in the meantime. Biometric […]
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How to Deploy MFA With No Hardware, No Apps, and No Internet Connection
May 19, 2026 •
When implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), administrators typically think of digital or hardware-based methods as the only ones available. Whether it involves push notifications, hardware tokens, or mobile apps, the underlying premise is that every user possesses a smartphone or hardware device and consistent network access. For many organizations, however, these assumptions do not reflect their […]
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What to do if my user loses their smartphone? And other common MFA questions
April 02, 2026 •
Every IT admin who has deployed multi-factor authentication has faced the same moment: a user calls in a panic because they can’t log in, and you need an answer fast. Whether it’s a lost smartphone, a new device, an offline laptop, or a user who simply never had a smartphone to begin with, these are […]
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More Control Over the Decide Screen in LoginTC Manager 1.11.4
March 11, 2026 •
The decide screen is the first thing your users see when they receive a Push or Push Number Matching Authentication request. It’s the moment that determines whether they approve a legitimate login, or catch and deny a suspicious one. With LoginTC Manager 1.11.4, administrators now have granular control over exactly what information appears on that […]
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Windows MFA Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
March 10, 2026 •
If you’ve ever tried to implement MFA for Windows and walked away frustrated, you’re not alone. Clunky deployments, end users calling the helpdesk every five minutes, solutions that only protect some logins, and the gut-punch realization that your MFA can be bypassed the moment your internet connection drops. These aren’t edge cases, they’re alarmingly common. […]
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Biometric authentication now available in LoginTC Apps
February 24, 2026 •
At LoginTC, we’re continuously looking for ways to strengthen authentication without adding friction for users. We’re excited to announce that biometric authentication is now supported in the LoginTC iOS and Android apps for our cloud MFA platform. This enhancement adds device-native biometric verification, such as fingerprint and facial recognition, to push authentication approvals, providing stronger assurance […]
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Faster access and better visibility in the latest Windows Logon MFA connector
January 20, 2026 •
At LoginTC, we believe that security should never come at the cost of productivity. Our goal is to make the jump from a standard password login to a secure, multi-factor authentication (MFA) workflow as seamless as possible for both the administrator and the end user. Based on recent R&D findings and valuable feedback from our […]
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December 04, 2025 •
Last month, we expanded the LoginTC RADIUS Connector with new options to strengthen how organizations authenticate users across their network infrastructure. Today, we’re taking another step toward broader compatibility and more flexible MFA deployment. We’ve added an LDAP and LDAPS proxy to the LoginTC RADIUS Connector. This upgrade allows organizations to layer LoginTC MFA onto […]
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Liquid Glass arrives at LoginTC
October 17, 2025 •
The much-anticipated iOS 26 update has finally arrived, and with it Apple’s new UI design: Liquid Glass. As part of our commitment to delivering a seamless and secure authentication experience, we’ve updated both the LoginTC App and the LoginTC Authenticator App to support the new Liquid Glass framework. This ensures that users can enjoy the […]
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Contextual MFA in the latest update to the LoginTC Manager
October 14, 2025 •
The latest update to the LoginTC Manager introduces new features that give administrators more control over user activities, and provides additional contextual information to end-users to enhance security and streamline their authentication experience. LoginTC offers administrators the ability to connect comprehensive MFA to a variety of applications and services. Want to see the latest enhancements […]
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How to use FIDO2 Smart Card Authentication with Windows
September 12, 2025 •
Smart card authentication is familiar in the physical world, as many employees use them to unlock office doors every day. Digitally, they serve a similar purpose: verifying a user’s identity when logging into applications and services. Traditionally, smart cards have relied on certificate-based authentication. While secure, this approach is complex and resource-intensive, limiting its use […]
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New administrator tools for flexible enrollment in the latest LoginTC Managed update
August 21, 2025 •
The latest update to LoginTC Managed, our on-premises MFA solution, introduces new tools for administrators to make enrollment more flexible. Similar to the previous update, this update brings LoginTC Managed closer in line with the Cloud deployment offering of LoginTC. Let’s take a look at what the latest features have to offer. Prefer to watch […]
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View and unblock IP addresses in the latest LoginTC update
July 14, 2025 •
The latest LoginTC RADIUS connector update adds more functionality to our IP Address Blocking feature, released earlier this year. Learn how to display blocked IP addresses, whitelist specific IP addresses, and get information about our new support snapshot feature. Prefer to watch a video? Check out our feature overview video for the RADIUS Connector 4.1.6 […]
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Explore Smart Policy Suggestions in the latest LoginTC update
June 10, 2025 •
The latest update to the LoginTC Manager enhances the administrator and user experience of LoginTC with the introduction of a new feature called Smart Policy Suggestions. Let’s dive into this latest release and explore what Smart Policy Suggestions are all about. Prefer to watch a video? Check out a video version of this feature article […]
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Feature enhancements and more for on-premises MFA solution, LoginTC Managed
May 20, 2025 •
The latest update to our on-premises MFA solution, LoginTC Managed, offers new enhancements and features for everyone. Building off our previous update, which introduced SMS authentication to LoginTC Managed, this update brings several features from our Cloud offering to our on-prem deployment. From Iframe authentication method order selection, to Spanish language support, to group management […]
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Latest RADIUS Connector updates from LoginTC
May 14, 2025 •
Version updated to 4.1.5 An issue affecting upgrades from older versions of the LoginTC RADIUS Connector was identified in version 4.1.4. This has been resolved in version 4.1.5. The latest update to the LoginTC RADIUS Connector improves the reliability of security features introduced in our previous release, and adds new functionality to better protect your […]
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Stop Brute-Force Attacks: LoginTC RADIUS Connector Adds IP Address Blocking
February 13, 2025 •
The LoginTC RADIUS connector is an MFA solution that secures all RADIUS-speaking VPNs, firewalls, switches, routers and more. Our latest update adds critical security upgrades that will help keep malicious actors trying to gain unauthorized access to your network. Let’s explore the latest update below. IP Address blocking Brute force attacks use repeated login requests […]
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Get SMS for MFA on-premises with the latest LoginTC Managed update
January 22, 2025 •
LoginTC Managed is a comprehensive on-premises MFA solution for organizations of all sizes. The latest update to LoginTC Managed adds SMS functionality, allowing organizations to add their own SMS Gateway for secure and simple authentication. Explore the latest update details below. SMS functionality in LoginTC Managed Previously in LoginTC Managed, end users had the choice […]
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Improved user experience and new language support in LoginTC’s latest update
November 07, 2024 •
At LoginTC, we’re committed to providing robust and reliable multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions that adapt to your evolving needs. Building off our previous update, this update adds more flexibility for organizations with multiple domains, and introduces support for a new end-user language. Let’s dive into what’s new in this update! Display Name The new Display […]
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Data visualization and improved redundancy in LoginTC’s latest update
October 15, 2024 •
Today we’re excited to announce a major update to the RADIUS Connector. This update, LoginTC RADIUS Connector 4.1.0, brings a range of new features that will make MFA administration simpler and improve overall user experience. From data visualization to data resiliency, explore the newest features below. Dashboard Stats The LoginTC RADIUS Connector 4.1.0 introduces the […]
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Global IT outage: What it is and how to fix it
July 19, 2024 •
Internet users around the world awoke on Friday to a global IT outage, impacting Windows devices everywhere from home offices and workplaces, to airports, banks, hotels, and more. What caused this outage and what can you do to get your systems back up and running? What is causing the Global IT outage? The outage appears […]
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How to use LoginTC for Microsoft Entra ID External Authentication Methods
June 17, 2024 •
If you use Entra ID for your Office 365 and Microsoft online applications at your organization, you may be looking for more comprehensive multi-factor authentication (MFA) services than what Microsoft has to offer. That’s where the Entra ID External Authentication Methods option can help. In this article, you’ll learn all about Microsoft Entra ID External […]
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Enhanced security for admins, more flexibility for end-users
May 16, 2024 •
Building off of the previous LoginTC update, this month’s update adds another authentication method that end-users are bound to love, as well as administrator security improvements that will help keep your most critical accounts safer. Keep reading to learn all the details about this latest update. Authenticator App Support LoginTC now offers support for third-party […]
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New authentication options, productivity tools, and more with LoginTC
April 10, 2024 •
2024 has seen massive new improvements to LoginTC’s offering, including new offline authentication options and security settings, as well as streamlined authentication management tools. The latest update to LoginTC offers administrators more of everything: productivity tools, customization settings, and a new way to authenticate. Explore each of the new features below. Phone Call OTP Try […]
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Use hardware tokens offline and restrict bypass code settings in LoginTC’s newest product update
February 29, 2024 •
The latest product update from LoginTC offers a new offline authentication method, and gives Super Administrators more control over bypass code settings. Building on our previous product update, which improved the management of FIDO2 tokens and Passcode Grid, LoginTC continues to build features that put control back in the hands of administrators. Keep reading to […]
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Product update brings more streamlined authentication tools to LoginTC
February 07, 2024 •
LoginTC’s first product update of 2024 brings new usability features for more authentication methods. Last year ended with the announcement of FIDO2 compatibility in the Windows Logon and RDP Connector, and this year more updates for the FIDO2 authentication method are already here. Administrators can now leverage user-enrollment for FIDO2 tokens, as well as a […]
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FIDO2 Authentication with Windows Logon and RDP is here
November 29, 2023 •
LoginTC’s latest product update brings phishing-resistant FIDO2 authentication to the Windows Logon and RDP Connector. This innovative use of security key authentication is game-changing for administrators who want complete peace of mind over their multi-factor authentication (MFA) operations. Keep reading to learn what this update means for FIDO2 authentication at LoginTC. What is FIDO2 Authentication? […]
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Major Update to our On-Premises MFA Solution: LoginTC Managed
November 28, 2023 •
We’re excited to announce a major update to LoginTC Managed, bringing several popular LoginTC Cloud features to our on-premises security solution. This product update enhances the user experience while maintaining the highest level of security standards. LoginTC Managed offers the control of an on-premises security solution with the ease of set up and support of […]
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Cyphercor Issued Push Authentication Patent
August 21, 2023 •
A statement from Diego Matute, CEO and Founder of Cyphercor Today I am thrilled to announce that Cyphercor has been issued the patent for creating the technology behind Push Authentication. Issued as Patent US11706212B2 in the United States, and CA 2857106 in Canada, the patent was first filed in 2014, when we invented push authentication […]
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Get Fully Supported Cloud Deployments with the LoginTC RADIUS Connector
July 24, 2023 •
Last week we were excited to announce the launch of our latest major product update, the LoginTC RADIUS Connector 4.0.0. The new version of our RADIUS Connector comes with fully supported cloud deployments through the AWS and Azure stores. In this blog post, we’ll break down what each of those deployment possibilities look like, how […]
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Heartbleed and Rethinking Session Management with Multi-Factor Authorization
May 05, 2014 •
Securing the communication link between user and the service is a good idea, but doesn’t go far enough.
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Passwords Are a Shared Problem
November 29, 2013 •
Password breaches are a shared problem – why two-factor authentication will prevail.
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August 30, 2013 •
Any authentication should bolster security while keeping administrators and users happy and informed.
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Simple Two-Factor Authentication for VPNs and remote access
July 15, 2013 •
Add an additional layer of security to your Cisco ASA, OpenVPN, Barracuda, Juniper and many more VPNs.
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Role of Two-Factor Authentication in Regulatory Compliance and Industry Guidelines
March 19, 2013 •
Summary of regulatory compliance and guidelines related to two-factor authentication in the United States.