Security

How people prove who they are, and what happens when something looks wrong.

Security in SigmaPointPi
/settings/security

Sign-in method, second factor, session length and device history. A financial system is only as safe as the weakest sign-in on it.

Passkeys are the strongest option available and they are also the easiest, which is an unusual combination worth taking.

Where everything sits

Northline Systems
Northline Systems
Passkeys (FIDO2)
Passkeys (FIDO2)
Add a passkey
Add a passkey
Passkey label
Passkey label
MacBook Pro, Touch ID
MacBook Pro, Touch ID
YubiKey 5C NFC
YubiKey 5C NFC

How to work this page

Turn on passkeys

They cannot be phished, they cannot be reused, and they are faster than a password. There is no argument for anything weaker.

Require a second factor for everybody

Especially anyone who can move money. A password alone on a payment-capable account is not defensible.

Set session length to match your risk

Shorter sessions on shared machines. Longer is fine on a device only one person uses.

Watch the device list

Every device that has signed in, when, and from where. An unfamiliar one is worth acting on immediately.

On a phone

Security on iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Questions people actually ask

What if somebody loses their passkey device?

Recovery through a second registered device or an administrator. Registering two devices at enrolment avoids the whole problem.

Are sessions revocable?

Yes, individually or all at once. Revoking all sessions is the right first move if you suspect a compromise.