Beyond SMS OTP: Building the Future of Authentication
SMS one-time passwords have long been the default option for verifying users online, but the convenience they offered didn’t provide the necessary security rigor. As phishing, social engineering, and SIM-swapping attacks continue to exploit the weaknesses of phone-based verification, organizations are rethinking what it actually means to trust a user.
Description:
In this on-demand session, industry experts unpack the real limitations of SMS OTP and explore why they should be replaced with a fundamentally different approach to trust. The conversation covers why device-based signals, cryptographic keys, and behavioral data offer a stronger foundation for identity than a six-digit code ever could, and why passkeys, despite growing adoption, still fall short as a complete solution.
What you'll learn:
- Why SMS OTP was never a true measure of identity, and how attackers exploit its gaps
- How device-centric authentication and behavioral signals create a more resilient trust model
- The real-world challenges of passkey adoption, including syncing risks and recovery vulnerabilities
- Why the goal should be eliminating the need for OTP altogether, not just finding its replacement
- How regulatory pressure in finance, gambling, and other high-risk sectors is reshaping authentication standards
- Whether AI-driven attacks can defeat layered, continuous trust models and what businesses should do to stay ahead
Whether you're building a fraud prevention strategy, managing compliance requirements, or simply trying to future-proof your authentication stack, this session offers a clear, practical look at where identity verification is headed next.
Watch now to learn how to move beyond OTP — and build a trust model that's actually built to last.
Filip Verley
Daniel Killmer
Trusted by 2000+ leading companies to reduce fraud and improve consumer experiences, Prove is the world’s most accurate identity verification and authentication platform.
