1Kosmos becomes Microsoft Entra Verified ID partner
1Kosmos announced it has become a Microsoft Entra Verified ID partner, integrating its identity verification platform with Microsoft’s decentralized identity solution. The collaboration enables enterprises to use 1Kosmos’ biometric and document‑based proof‑of‑personhood within Azure AD Verified ID workflows for password‑less authentication.
Microsoft Entra Verified ID, launched as part of Azure Active Directory, offers verifiable credentials for secure digital interactions. 1Kosmos supplies identity proofing and authentication services that enterprises can now plug into this framework, aiming to strengthen security for digital transactions, including payments authentication.
Key takeaways
- ▸1Kosmos is now an official Microsoft Entra Verified ID partner.
- ▸The integration allows use of 1Kosmos’ biometric and document verification within Azure AD Verified ID workflows.
- ▸The partnership targets enterprises seeking password‑less, verifiable credential authentication.
- ▸It enhances security for digital transactions, including payments authentication.
- ▸Microsoft expands its Verified ID ecosystem with a specialist identity proofing provider.
Why this matters
This partnership broadens the set of trusted identity providers available to Microsoft Entra customers, giving enterprises a stronger option for proof‑of‑personhood that can be used to satisfy SCA and other authentication requirements in payments. It may shift competitive dynamics among identity verification vendors, positioning 1Kosmos as a go‑to for Microsoft‑centric enterprises while putting pressure on other providers to integrate with Entra or lose market share. For payments professionals, it signals a move toward decentralized, verifiable credentials as a mainstream authentication layer, potentially reducing reliance on static passwords and OTPs.
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