Darby Bank and Trust Co. used an innovative method to roll out Two-Factor Authentication for its online banking customers.

Providing an exceptional customer experience was the top priority when BankNewport went looking for a twofactor authentication system for its online banking system. Under FFIEC guidelines, when its customers wanted to bank online, the bank needed to authenticate their credentials in two ways. Within limits, how the bank did that was up to them.

A University with a continuously expanding number of web-enabled applications, servers and internet/networking arrangements was acquiring hundreds of SSL certificates each year. Multiple IT project leaders were independently sourcing digital certificates for each project or user as the requirement arose. Further, many of these certificates were used to support applications processing financial, personal and business confidential information.

When Open Finance Network needed Digital Client Authentication Certificates - one for every financial advisor and asset manager that it served with its software technology and service solutions - Thel Petty set out to interview the top several Certificate Authorities, the businesses that issue digital certificates.