NFON AG, the only cloud service provider PBX pan-European, introduced two-factor authentication (2FA) on the terminals starting from last January 30 2020. Starting from this date, in order to use the phones it is therefore necessary to enter an authentication code once (PAP).
“Safety and reliability are key to NFON,” he says Jan-Peter Koopmann, Chief Technology Officer of NFON AG. “For this reason, we regularly test our platform and continually strive to make further improvements. Based on our analyzes and recent developments in IT security, we have decided to further develop this mechanism to meet our needs and, at the same time, ensure maximum security for our customers ”.
Safety "Made in Germany"
Until now, hardware authentication on the platform was tied to a device manufacturer's certificate associated with the hardware and MAC address of the device, if supported by the manufacturer. Now, thanks to the introduction oftwo-factor authentication, a terminal connected to the platform NFON it must be authorized further and exclusively with a six-digit code (PAP), in addition to the established authentication mechanisms. A procedure commonly used also for access toonline banking, able to guarantee greater security to all users.
“We designed all of this in such a way that NFON's usual convenience of self-provisioning was not compromised,” he adds Jan-Peter Koopmann. “Authentication can be integrated with minimal effort during the set-up phase. Between convenience and safety, safety has priority ”. The new procedure only affects new devices that have not yet been registered with NFON. The simplicity of the operation, especially for the commissioning of several appliances, makes this procedure immediate for both customers and users.
Patent pending technology
NFON AG, as the provider of the communication structure, it is not only an important partner but also a crucial partner for the safety of all its customers. Hans Szymanski, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of NFON AG, declares: “Our focus on increased security is evident in the proprietary development of this technology, which is currently patent pending. A commitment that confirms our will to lead the sector's innovation ".
