Allianz Transforms Security with Veridium’s Zero Trust Authentication
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Priority Zero is Identity and Access Management
Dr. Ralf Schneider – Group CIO Allianz Insurance
Allianz
Insurance
worldwide
Challenge
Allianz struggled with user authentication, forgotten credentials, and high costs of legacy OTP technology, especially with the shift to remote work.
Solution
Veridium’s Zero Trust Authentication provided a seamless, passwordless solution integrated with Allianz’s existing infrastructure.
Result
Allianz improved security and user experience, reducing reliance on passwords and streamlining authentication processes globally.
We deliver full spectrum Continuous Authentication with Identity Threat Protection to prevent Account Takeovers for a Zero Trust World and digital sovereignty in Multi Cloud Environments.
Challenge
Allianz Faces Authentication and Password Management Challenges
Allianz, the second-largest insurance company in the world, faced significant challenges with user authentication, including forgotten credentials, frequent lockout situations, and costly legacy OTP technology. The onset of COVID-19 and the resulting shift to remote work exacerbated these issues, making efficient and secure user authentication a critical need for the organization. Allianz required a solution that could integrate with its unique infrastructure and address these challenges effectively.
Solution
Veridium Implements Seamless, Passwordless Authentication
To tackle these issues, Allianz partnered with Veridium, implementing their innovative Zero Trust Authentication platform. Veridium’s solution provided a seamless, passwordless experience by utilizing biometric authentication and integrating smoothly with Allianz’s existing systems, including Citrix VDI. This approach eliminated the need for traditional passwords and enhanced overall security. The integration process was straightforward, requiring minimal training for Allianz’s security and identity management teams.
Result
Enhanced Security and User Experience for Allianz’s Global Workforce
The implementation of Veridium’s technology significantly improved Allianz’s security posture and user experience. By eliminating the need for passwords, Allianz reduced the risk of credential-related breaches and streamlined the authentication process for its 150,000 employees across 70+ countries. The success of this integration led Allianz to continue using Veridium’s solution beyond the initial project, benefiting from a fast, reliable, and cost-effective authentication system that supports a consistent user experience across various devices and applications.
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Priority Zero is Identity and Access Management. Because, if the idenetity is gone, hackers have an easy game to penetrate. And there is our standard - worldwide - Veridium.
Dr. Ralf Schneider – Group CIO, Allianz Insurance