1Kosmos and Simeio have teamed up to provide customers with customized solutions that combine passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA) with a verified identity. The partnership aims to help businesses move away from traditional password-based systems towards more secure identity-based verification.
1Kosmos is the only company that combines identity proofing and passwordless authentication, while Simeio is a global managed services provider in the cybersecurity industry that focuses on identity and access management. Together, they will offer an end-to-end plan, build, run and refresh services for deploying the 1Kosmos BlockID platform, which combines indisputable digital identity proofing with advanced biometrics and passwordless authentication.
For organizations looking to implement advanced identity and access management (IAM) capabilities, including passwordless and Zero Trust access, Simeio will provide the necessary services for deploying the BlockID platform. Meanwhile, 1Kosmos BlockID is a distributed identity cloud service that integrates identity proofing, verification, and live biometrics authentication, providing a user-friendly, passwordless login experience that protects against identity impersonation, account takeovers, and transaction fraud.
According to Chris Schueler, CEO of Simeio, the company continuously aims to scale its efforts to secure its clients in today’s sophisticated hacking environment. Supporting clients to transition from legacy passwords to passwordless authentication is one way to help achieve that goal, and Simeio believes that 1Kosmos will be an excellent partner to enhance that effort through their BlockID platform, with its added security and trust that comes with blockchain technology.
Hemen Vimadalal, CEO of 1Kosmos, also expressed his confidence in the partnership, stating that Simeio is a global leader in solving customers’ identity challenges and providing managed services for multi-vendor environments. Together, the companies will make passwordless, MFA, and identity verification accessible to any size organization, even if they lack in-house identity management expertise.
BlockID is ideal for a variety of organizations, including government agencies looking to modernize IAM with identity-based authentication and advanced MFA, and financial institutions, healthcare providers, and other regulated enterprises needing to quickly verify and onboard customers in compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and similar mandates. By integrating identity proofing, verification, and live biometrics authentication, BlockID creates a distributed digital identity that prevents identity impersonation, account takeover, and fraud while delivering frictionless user experiences.
The partnership between 1Kosmos and Simeio will help businesses transition from password-based systems to more secure identity-based verification. With their combined expertise, they will provide customized solutions for deploying the BlockID platform, enabling organizations to implement advanced IAM capabilities, including passwordless and Zero Trust access.
