In August 2024, Saltus Ubezpieczenia was recognized with the “Innovation of the Month” award for its advancements in customer data security. This recognition was largely due to the implementation of Secfense’s User Access Security Broker, which enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) across Saltus’s Patient Portal. The award highlights the significance of strong authentication methods in protecting sensitive personal data, especially in the insurance sector.
Saltus Ubezpieczenia faced the challenge of enhancing security without disrupting its existing infrastructure. Secfense’s technology enabled Saltus to introduce 2FA quickly and efficiently, securing web applications without the need for system modifications. This seamless integration allowed Saltus to meet security demands and regulatory requirements while maintaining the usability of its services.
Secfense’s Role in Saltus’s Success
The Secfense User Access Security Broker allowed Saltus to enable two-factor authentication across its digital platform. Secfense provides a security layer that supports passwordless authentication methods like passkeys, based on the FIDO standard. This gave Saltus users stronger protection against unauthorized access while maintaining a smooth and flexible authentication process.
The implementation also ensured Saltus’s compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and NIS2. These regulations require financial institutions to adopt robust measures for ICT risk management. Secfense’s solution helped Saltus align with these standards, further strengthening the company’s cybersecurity posture.
Secfense Benefits for Business and Technology Stakeholders
Secfense delivers benefits for both business leaders and technical teams by enabling passwordless authentication and strengthening security without the need for significant infrastructure changes.
From a business perspective, Secfense allows organizations to enhance security without disrupting operations. Its integration of passkeys and FIDO-based authentication into existing systems helps businesses maintain control over their identity management, reducing reliance on external vendors. Additionally, by minimizing password-related issues—such as resets that typically generate high volumes of help desk calls—Secfense improves operational efficiency and reduces costs. This leads to higher user satisfaction and a smoother transition to modern authentication methods, all while controlling costs and improving security outcomes.
For technology stakeholders, including CISOs and cybersecurity professionals, Secfense provides a seamless integration of passwordless and FIDO-based authentication with existing identity management solutions. This enhances the organization’s overall security posture without the need to alter core infrastructure or relinquish control over authentication processes. Secfense ensures that all authentication methods comply with standards such as GDPR, DORA, and NIS2, mitigating password-related vulnerabilities while meeting regulatory requirements.
As Iwona Kondracka, Managing Director for Technology and Digitalization at Saltus Ubezpieczenia, noted, “The decision to implement this solution was driven by the need to comply with guidelines from the Polish Financial Supervision Authority and DORA’s ICT risk management requirements. Secfense’s flexibility allowed us to secure all web applications without altering existing systems.”
Secfense: A Scalable Path to Strong Authentication
Secfense specializes in enabling strong authentication through FIDO and passwordless solutions. Its User Access Security Broker allows organizations to integrate these advanced security methods seamlessly, without requiring modifications to existing systems. This makes it easier for businesses to meet regulatory requirements, such as those outlined in DORA and NIS2, while improving user experience and operational efficiency.
Secfense and Saltus: A Strategic Collaboration for Innovation and Compliance
The collaboration between Saltus Ubezpieczenia and Secfense is a prime example of how organizations can adopt cutting-edge authentication technologies to meet evolving security and regulatory demands. By leveraging Secfense’s User Access Security Broker, Saltus enhanced its data protection capabilities, ensured compliance with key regulations, and improved the overall security experience for its users.
As Saltus looks toward future security enhancements, including plans to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA), Secfense’s solution will continue to play a vital role in ensuring both compliance and security resilience. This approach demonstrates how advanced security solutions can drive both operational excellence and industry recognition.
