VeriSign has opened its application programming
interfaces (APIs) to developers to demonstrate the simplicity of
adoptingtwo-factor security
authentication.
VeriSign has unveiled the
VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) Test Drive for Developers
programme. The new pilot programme will show how easy it is to
deploy a layer of protection that goes beyond standard secure
log-ins, said the firm.
It is aimed at developers and enterprise IT organisations
interested in integrating their online applications with two-factor
authentication.
The VIP Test Drive for Developers programme provides access to
VIP APIs, the same APIs used in real-world deployments, for use in
a pilot environment.
By making the API to the VIP Authentication Service available
through a free download, developers can quickly evaluate how easy
it is to enable their own applications for two-factor
authentication using the VIP Authentication Service, said
VeriSign.The VIP Authentication Service is a two-factor
authentication service fully hosted by VeriSign. It is based on
open
standards, such as OATH, and enables a wide choice of
credential form factors.
Online business firms including eBay and PayPal rely on the VIP
Authentication Service to build an additional layer of
authentication into online transactions.
The VIP Authentication Service uses a special security
credential that provides internet users with a unique six digit
security code for every transaction.
During an online transaction, this security code is entered into
a user interface with other information (such as user name and
password), achieving two-factor authentication.
Developers or enterprise IT personnel interested in
participating in the VIP pilot programme can
download VIP Services
APIs.