Single sign on authentication is a popular method used by many different types of organizations. This type of authentication requires people to only remember one user ID and password to gain access to all of the applications, data and servers within the company. The problem with this type of authentication is that it does not provide a second layer of protection. It also runs the risk of having passwords hacked, when someone knows a user ID.
Use Single Sign on Authentication with Two Factor Authentication
Many companies, who were worried about people gaining unauthorized access to their data, files and servers, started to do away with single sign on authentication. They would require one user ID and password for each type of access level, which resulted in employees having to remember multiple user IDs and passwords. This created problems for help desk support teams when people could not remember their user IDs or passwords and getting flooded with calls on a daily basis. One solution to keep things simple is to use two factor authentications systems, like those available from us, here at Digi-Sign. Your employee can use just one user ID and password along with another type of verification like an authentication certificate.