OneSpan Named an Overall Leader in KuppingerCole Analyst’s Leadership Compass for Passwordless Authentication

Key Terms

passwordless authentication technical

Passwordless authentication is a way for users to sign into accounts without typing a traditional password, using alternatives like biometrics (fingerprint or face), a one-time code sent to a device, or a secure link. For investors it matters because it can cut fraud and support regulatory compliance, lower customer support costs tied to password resets, and improve user adoption and retention—factors that can influence a company’s security risk profile and revenue growth.

phishing-resistant authentication technical

A way of verifying a user’s identity that cannot be tricked by fake emails, websites or copied passwords—think of a lock that only opens with a uniquely shaped key rather than a code you could be persuaded to share. Investors care because it lowers the risk that hackers will steal customer data, drain accounts, or cause costly outages and reputation damage, which can protect revenue and reduce the chance of unexpected losses.

fido2 security keys technical

FIDO2 security keys are small physical devices that let a user unlock online accounts without typing a password by proving they physically possess a unique, tamper-resistant digital key through USB, NFC, or Bluetooth. For investors, they matter because widespread use of these keys can significantly lower the risk and cost of account breaches, improve regulatory compliance and customer trust, and reduce potential liability—think of them as a house key that cannot be copied and only works with the right lock.

passkeys technical

A passkey is a modern digital login method that replaces passwords with a pair of cryptographic keys stored on a user’s device and backed by biometric checks (like fingerprints or face unlock) or a device PIN. Think of it as a unique physical key kept in your phone’s secure vault that opens only the right account; it greatly cuts the risk of account hacks, reduces help‑desk and fraud costs, and can boost customer trust and retention—factors that affect a company’s security expenses and revenue stability.

multi-factor authentication technical

A security method that requires users to prove their identity in two or more different ways before accessing accounts or systems, such as combining a password with a one-time code sent to a phone or a fingerprint. For investors, it reduces the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive accounts, lowers chances of fraud or data breaches, and helps protect a company’s financials and reputation—similar to needing both a key and a fingerprint to open a safe.

Recognition highlights OneSpan’s leadership in phishing-resistant authentication, FIDO, and policy-driven access at scale

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OneSpan Inc. (NASDAQ: OSPN) today announced that it has been named an Overall Leader, Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the 2026 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass: Passwordless Authentication for Enterprises. The report recognizes OneSpan’s strength in complex enterprise environments, more than three decades of authentication expertise, and its ability to support regulated and high-security use cases with strong device-integrity and risk-based controls.

KuppingerCole evaluated leading passwordless authentication vendors across functionality, innovation, architecture, device trust, integration capabilities, and market presence. The report highlights that “passwordless authentication has become a strategic priority for enterprises seeking stronger security, operational efficiency, and improved user experience,” and identifies OneSpan as a leader in delivering these capabilities at scale.

According to the report, OneSpan provides a broad range of phishing-resistant authentication methods, including FIDO2 security keys, passkeys, mobile biometrics, and adaptive authentication, enabling enterprises to confidently transition to passwordless MFA. KuppingerCole also emphasizes OneSpan’s strengths in device integrity, contextual risk evaluation, and policy-driven authentication journeys, as well as its ability to support hybrid environments and integrate with both modern and legacy identity systems.

OneSpan delivers one of the industry’s most comprehensive consumer authentication suites. Its capabilities support both on-premises and cloud deployments – and methods from OTP to FIDO to passkeys, including UAF, FIDO2 security keys, and transaction signing. This flexibility enables organizations to secure both users and transactions. The company’s FIDO-certified capabilities further strengthen its passwordless leadership, enabling standards-based, phishing-resistant authentication at a global scale.

“Being named an Overall Leader across Product, Innovation, and Market underscores the strength of our long-term strategy,” said Victor Limongelli, CEO of OneSpan. “Enterprises are accelerating the shift to phishing-resistant authentication, and OneSpan is uniquely positioned to support them through this transition. Our portfolio makes it easier for organizations to eliminate passwords by delivering secure authentication that protects users, reduces friction, and fits seamlessly into the systems they already rely on. This recognition from KuppingerCole validates our mission to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive authentication ecosystem and to help customers eliminate passwords without compromising security or usability.”

Click here to download the 2026 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Passwordless Authentication for Enterprises

About OneSpan

OneSpan helps organizations build secure, seamless, and trusted digital experiences through two solution portfolios: Cybersecurity and Digital Agreements. Our cybersecurity solutions protect identities, secure mobile apps, and safeguard access through advanced high-assurance authentication, threat intelligence, fraud prevention, and robust mobile app protection, defending users, devices, and applications against sophisticated attacks. Our digital agreements solutions streamline agreement workflows with secure e-signatures, identity verification, and smart digital forms, built to enable speed, compliance, and exceptional customer experiences. Trusted by leading global enterprises, including more than 60% of the world’s 100 largest banks, OneSpan processes over 100 million digital agreements and billions of secure authentication transactions across more than 120 countries each year.

For more information, go to www.onespan.com. You can also follow @OneSpan on X (Twitter) or visit us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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