Collaboration allows financial industry to easily prove customers’ identities over video conferencing

1Kosmos, the only cybersecurity solution to combine digital identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced its partnership with TechJutsu, the one-stop-shop place for any step in an organization’s Identity and Access Management journey. TechJutsu now integrates with 1Kosmos’ BlockID Verify, a solution powered by advanced biometrics and blockchain technology. BlockID will allow TechJutsu to indisputably prove the identity of customers, streamlining and eliminating the risk of identity compromises during the customer onboarding and checkout processes.

Michael Granat, 1Kosmos’ Director of Business Development, said: “As the leading Identity and Access Management systems integrator, TechJutsu is the perfect partner for 1Kosmos with its deep expertise in Canadian financial services. We look forward to expanding our relationship and offerings to ensure security for both of our customers.”

TechJutsu brings 1Kosmos’ BlockID Verify to its clients within the financial industry, who need to prove the identity of customers purchasing a wide array of financial services over video conferencing applications. With BlockID, TechJutsu’s clients will be capable of reaching the highest level of identity assurance (IAL3), be W3C and GDPR compliant and fully respect the Know Your Client (KYC) guidelines.

Tracey Nyholt, CEO and Founder of TechJutsu, added: “We are excited to partner with 1Kosmos as our financial industry clients pivot to offering wealth management and other services virtually. We take pride in helping secure these virtual transactions with the highest level of customer verification.”

To learn more about BlockID Verify, visit www.1kosmos.com/products/blockid-verify.

About 1Kosmos

1Kosmos is the world’s only cybersecurity solution that combines indisputable digital identity proofing with advanced biometric and passwordless authentication while storing user data encrypted in a private, permissioned blockchain. Its flagship solution, BlockID, offers the highest level of identity and authentication assurance in the market for the workforce and customers. The company is headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.1kosmos.com and follow @1KosmosBlockID on Twitter.

About TechJutsu

TechJutsu is the leading Identity and Access Management advisory and implementation services company in Canada. We choose to partner with 1Kosmos to provide leadership in the Financial Industry vertical, where the highest level of authentication assurance is needed. Learn more at www.techjutsu.ca.

For more information, visit https://www.1kosmos.com/ or follow @1KosmosBlockID on Twitter.

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