{"id":14494,"date":"2021-02-23T04:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T04:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinchimportfinal.local\/blog\/sim-based-verification-reducing-the-risk-of-cyber-attacks\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:57:57","slug":"sim-based-verification-reducing-the-risk-of-cyber-attacks","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/sinch.com\/blog\/sim-based-verification-reducing-the-risk-of-cyber-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"SIM-based verification: Reducing the risk of cyber attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The digital interactions such as logins, signups, and sensitive online transactions that make life so much easier come with a duty to protect from risks, and criminal exploitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing these risks is a complex problem, one that can only be managed by balancing vulnerability, cost, and usability solutions alongside a program of continuous improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s the best way to keep your end-users safe online? The go-to device of today, their very own mobile phone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does SIM-based verification help reduce the risk? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Global consumer preferences for mobile devices are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/internet\/2019\/03\/07\/use-of-smartphones-and-social-media-is-common-across-most-emerging-economies\/\">widely reported<\/a>. Even in remote areas, many adults use mobile devices to keep in touch with the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/sinch.com\/insights\/resources\/customer-experience-in-a-transformed-world\/\">Sinch\u2019s research<\/a> indicates that younger consumers are gearing up to adopt mobile messaging-based features for more essential life functions, including online purchases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SIM card in any phone is unique. It represents an individual\u2019s telephone number and can be used to verify possession of that mobile phone number. For all but the most sensitive applications, SIM cards are widely considered trusted and secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to SIM security, and the ever-increasing use of mobile devices, SIM-based verification solutions play a significant role in keeping everyone safe online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sinch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01_0221_SINCH_VERIFICATIONGRAPHIC-1024x414-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of SIM-based verification? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>D<\/strong><strong>ifficult<\/strong><strong> for <\/strong><strong>identity <\/strong><strong>thieves to disrupt, intercept, or emulate <\/strong><strong>SIM<\/strong><strong> card<\/strong><strong>s<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite what some headlines claim, exploiting mobile operator vulnerabilities at scale is not easy. For most use-cases, SIM-based verification offers the best balance of usability, cost, and risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C<\/strong><strong>an\u2019t<\/strong><strong> be confused or <\/strong><strong>forgotten<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With SIM-based verification, each user has only a single identity \u2014 his or her SIM-based identity. Users only need to keep their mobile devices secure rather than memorize and frequently update multiple passwords. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>R<\/strong><strong>emains<\/strong><strong> consistent <\/strong><strong>regard<\/strong><strong>less of<\/strong><strong>geograph<\/strong><strong>y<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SIM-based verification methods are available in any country. This, coupled with high mobile phone penetration, makes improving security via one simple method a breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>S<\/strong><strong>uits <\/strong><strong>many <\/strong><strong>use<\/strong><strong>case <\/strong><strong>requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SIM-based verification falls into three categories: SMS, voice, and data. These methods are used to onboard and authenticate new users to authorized services or add a second factor of authentication (2FA) onto existing identity solutions. Whether interacting with users directly or indirectly, all types of verification have a role to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identity and access management is a huge topic. Enterprises, large and small, recognize the need to provide rich, secure digital experiences to their customers, while reducing friction and keeping revenue on their platform\/in-app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sinch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/02_0221_SINCH_VERIFICATIONGRAPHIC-1024x414-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SIM-based verification ticks all these boxes: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stronger account security <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simpler sign up <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More seamless user experience <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improvements to business-critical KPIs (e.g., conversions, retention, and loyalty) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your independence <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known around the world <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for a wide range of use cases <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern SIM-based verification methods are more than tools \u2014 they represent an exciting field for global application developers looking for solutions to quickly and safely authenticate end-users without third parties. Now is the time to lay the foundation for a problem-free identity verification future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sinch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03_0221_SINCH_VERIFICATIONGRAPHIC-1024x414-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get started with SIM-based identity verification from Sinch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinch provides a variety of <a href=\"\/products\/apis\/verification\/\">SIM-based identity verification methods<\/a>. Our partners enjoy a one-stop-shop thanks to our portfolio of capabilities, which they can mix and match according to their needs. Get a quick preview of each of Sinch&#8217;s verification capabilities and how they work: <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/548386592\">SMS Verification<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/548392467\">Phone Call Verification<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/556155374\">Data Verification<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/548392555\">Flash Call Verification<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.sinch.com\/signup\">Sign up using our self-service portal<\/a><\/strong> to start testing in minutes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":14499,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"blog_category":[77,75],"class_list":["post-14494","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-fraud-and-security","blog_category-products"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SIM-Based Verification: Reduce the Risk of Cyber Attacks - 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