Saaspass Quick Start Guide For Users
Saaspass Quick Start Guide For Users
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THE BASICS
What is SAASPASS?
SAASPASS is a security product. Once installed, your computer and any applications paired with your
SAASPASS ID will be protected with multi-factor authentication. The SAASPASS app on your mobile device
will be the “key” used to “unlock” your computer and your applications, and you will manage your account
from the mobile app, from the Single Sign-on Console on your desktop, and also through the Web Portal.
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OVERVIEW
SAASPASS is a powerful identity product used by both companies and personal users. There are many
features included within the product that can be used to enhance your security and convenience at work
as well as at home.
THE SAASPASS EXPERIENCE
SAASPASS features can be used partially or individually, but when the product is used in entirety, the full
SAASPASS employee user experience could look something like in this example:
Bob works at XYZ Company. Each morning, he arrives at the office, opens his SAASPASS app in his
mobile device, types his PIN code into the app, then uses the app to scan the barcode on the login
screen of his desktop computer. Without typing in any usernames or passwords, and without having to
manually enter dynamic passcodes off a token, he is now automatically logged into his computer as
well as a desktop client (single sign-on console) at the top of his computer screen. Bob has securely
verified his identity using strong multi-factor authentication and all he had to do was sign into his
mobile app and scan a barcode on his computer (or login using another method such as the bluetooth
feature that initiates login when it senses Bob’s proximity).
Next, by clicking the single sign-on console at the top of the desktop screen, a list of all Bob’s company
applications (i.e. Salesforce, Office 365, Dropbox, etc) and personal websites (Facebook, Amazon, Wells
Fargo) is displayed. If he clicks on the names of any of these applications or websites, again, he will be
automatically signed in without ever having to type in any usernames, passwords, or dynamic
passcodes. Bob can easily lock down everything with a single button when he leaves his desk for lunch,
then quickly log back in and resume work when he returns. And none of Bob’s personal websites can
be managed, accessed, or even seen by Alice, Bob’s company administrator. Alice sees only the
company applications for which she provisioned him.
Bob returns home after a relaxing passwordless day at the office and opens his personal laptop. Using
the same SAASPASS mobile app (always free and unlimited for personal use), he is able to login to his
personal computer and securely access all of his company and personal apps without every typing in a
username or password or dynamic passcode.
In his free time, Bob is planning a vacation and needs to purchase an airline ticket, so with a single click
he logs into the website of his favorite airline, Killer Whale Airways. To complete the purchase he needs
to enter his credit card info and passport number, but both his passport and credit cards are in the
other room. Fortunately, Bob has saved his passport details, credit card info, and other sensitive info in
the SECURE NOTES section of his SAASPASS mobile app. By clicking SECURE NOTES, then retyping his
PIN as an extra layer of security, he is able to quickly and securely access all of the sensitive information
he has stored there so that he can complete his purchase.
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Bob now needs to set up an online account for the hotel where he will stay during his vacation, the
Grand Orca Hotel. The hotel’s website supports SAASPASS registration (as well as Facebook, Twitter,
and other social login options), so from the SAASPASS mobile app Bob selects one of his SAASPASS
PROFILES to autofill and complete the registration application.
He also needs to create a strong password for the Grand Orca’s website, so he goes to PASSWORD
GENERATOR in the SAASPASS app where he generates a strong password with the desired number of
digits and symbols, then automatically copies and pastes it into his PASSWORD MANAGER, where he
adds the hotel website and his username for the site. Now Bob has one-click access from all his synced
devices to the online account he has with the hotel.
The same level of security and convenience is also applied within the mobile device itself. After Bob
closes his computer, he remembers that he had needed to check his bank balance. From the phone,
and within the AUTHENTICATOR section of the SAASPASS app, Bob clicks on ‘Bank of the Sea’--the name
of Bob’s bank. Suddenly, Bob’s username and password are auto-filled within the phone’s browser,
then a dynamic passcode also auto-fills, and Bob is automatically logged in.
While on vacation, Bob will still need to check emails and do some limited work, so before leaving, he
will clone his SAASPASS ID onto his iPad as a convenient backup in case he loses his phone or drops it
in the ocean. Even on his whale watching cruise, with no Internet connection, Bob will be able to use
proximity or manual login to access any files on his laptop securely.
But Bob’s vacation is still days away. For now, with his personal tasks completed, it’s time for bed. Bob
logs out and sleeps the sleep of the saved and thankful.
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)
Most experts agree that usernames and passwords are no longer adequate for verifying a user’s identity
securely, and multi-factor authentication is now seen as a necessary security requirement for individuals
and organizations. Multi-factor authentication
(MFA), also known as “two-factor authentication”
or ‘two-step verification” is the process of
requiring two or more of the following factors to
confirm your identity:
1. Knowledge: Something only you k now
2. Possession: Something only you have
3. Inherence: Something only you are
Simply adding a layer of MFA can dramatically reduce the risk and impact of a data breach or identity
theft, but not every MFA solution is equal. For example, SAASPASS does not consider usernames and
passwords as something only you know. Because they are inherently insecure, we assume everyone CAN
know your username and password. So, our first factor begins with the PIN...
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1. Knowledge: Something only you k now = SAASPASS PIN
The PIN used to unlock your SAASPASS mobile app is known only by you. SAASPASS goes above and
beyond conventional best-practice for PINs by using our own custom-built keyboard, rather than relying
on integration using the keyboard APIs built for the device’s operating system, as all competing MFA
solutions do. This means that other apps downloaded onto your device cannot gain access then “listen
to” your PIN as it’s being typed into your keypad.
Also, the SAASPASS PIN is encrypted and stored only on your device. Even SAASPASS is unable to access
it. Plus, SAASPASS PIN settings are configurable. The PIN keyboard can be scrambled, for example, so the
order of the numbers on your keypad are randomly changed each time you open the app. Even someone
standing behind you or watching the physical motions of your hands through a video camera would be
unable to guess your PIN, in this case.
2. Possession: Something only you have = Mobile Device + Dynamic passcodes
Your mobile device is something only you have in your possession, but more importantly, the dynamic
one-time passcodes generated (out-of-band) within the device in the SAASPASS app are something only
you have. Even if your phone is stolen, the dynamic codes are unable to be accessed without both
unlocking the device (through a PIN or biometric -- something only you know or something only you are)
plus unlocking the SAASPASS app through an additional and separate PIN or biometric. Moreover, each
passcode changes every 30 seconds, so even if obtained by a cybercriminal, the code would soon be
useless if not used immediately.
3. Inherence: Something only you are = Biometrics (fingerprint)
As a convenient alternative to the SAASPASS PIN, a fingerprint or other biometric--something you are--can
be used to unlock the SAASPASS app under limited circumstances--only if the PIN was recently used to
successfully unlock the app.
SAASPASS ID
When you get started a new unique SAASPASS ID is generated for you. This 9-digit number works as your
unique identification number to which all your user accounts are linked. Your smartphone, tablet, work
computer and personal laptop can all be paired to your unique SAASPASS ID, and all of these devices can
be synchronized online.
The SAASPASS ID is owned by the individual user, is unique to the individual,
is portable, and can be used for both work and personal use. The same ID
can even be used by a user employed at multiple companies. Because
corporate and personal data operate in sandboxed silos, company admins
can manage and configure user access to their own corporate network, but
have no access to the employee’s personal apps and services, or another
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employer’s network. This allows a company to extend the security perimeter of their organization to the
personal data of employees, without compromising the employee’s privacy.
DEVICES SUPPORTED
SAASPASS works basically like a traditional lock and key system, where your “key” is your mobile phone or
other SAASPASS-enabled device, and the “lock” can be a computer, a smart lock on your car or home, an
IoT device, and so forth. Basically any device that runs iOS or Android or other mobile operating systems
can operate as the “key” (Apple Watch, iPads, etc) and any machine that runs Windows, Mac OS/OSX,
Linux, and other operating systems can be the “lock” device. SAASPASS works seamlessly on iPhones,
Android, Blackberry, and over 350 Java MIDP2 enabled mobile phones have been tested and certified
through our extensive internal quality assurance process. We constantly test and certify new models as
they become available. SAASPASS no longer supports Windows phones.
THE KEY :
SAASPASS can be installed and/or cloned onto any device that supports:
● iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, etc)
● Android (Android phones, Android tablets, Android Wear Watches, Kindle Fire, etc)
● BlackBerry
● Feature Phones (any device that supports J2ME)
THE LOCK :
SAASPASS can be used to secure and authenticate to any device that supports:
● Windows
● Mac OS/OS X
● Linux
● Custom IoT OS, using our API (i.e. smart locks)
LOST OR DISABLED MOBILE DEVICE
There are multiple ways to recover your account in case of a lost or disabled mobile device:
SAASPASS Recovery:
The easiest method to restore your account in the case of a lost or disabled mobile device is to initiate a
SAASPASS Recovery. After you obtain a new device, and re-activate your original mobile number onto it,
simply download a new SAASPASS app and select RECOVER under EXISTING USER. A verification code will
be sent by SMS to the number, and upon confirmation, your original account will be restored onto your
new device.
When you initiate a Recovery, your SAASPASS account will only be restored on the mobile device on
which you are running the Recovery. If there is a SAASPASS mobile app associated with your SAASPASS ID
installed or cloned onto any other device, that SAASPASS app will immediately clear and reset.
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Also, after an employee initiates a recovery, his or her access to all personal accounts will be immediately
be restored, but as an extra security precaution, the employee will still be blocked from all company apps
and services. To be unblocked, the company admin will need to unblock the employee.
If you did not pair your account with a mobile number during initial setup, we strongly recommend you
do so now, or this method of restoring your account will not be possible. Go to the MOBILE NUMBER
section in your SAASPASS mobile app and add a mobile number there if you do not see one listed.
Cloning an Account
Cloning your SAASPASS account to a second device (or multiple devices) is another way to backup your
SAASPASS account. Using this method, it is not necessary to have a recovery number. If you lose your
primary device, the account remains on the cloned device(s) from which the account on the primary
device can simply be removed. If you run a recovery, the SAASPASS account is automatically deleted from
any other devices.
To clone your SAASPASS ID onto another device go to SETTINGS on the original device. Pick CLONE
SAASPASS ID and then enter your PIN or Pattern or Touch ID. This will produce a cloning code and a
barcode that can be scanned. Download a brand new SAASPASS app onto the target device and after
activating it, choose the CLONE option at the bottom right. Manually enter or scan the cloning code on
your original SAASPASS app.
Other Methods for Temporary Account Access
If your phone is not lost or disabled but is unavailable only temporarily (i.e. you left the device at home or
its battery is dead and cannot be charged), your admin may be able to allow you temporary access to
your company accounts by one of the following methods:
a. Removing SAASPASS protection from select computers and apps so that you can simply login with
your username and password.
b. Issuing you a hard token or extra mobile device then temporarily assigning all of your company
apps to the SAASPASS ID associated with that hard token or spare device.
Unrecoverable Accounts and Starting Over
Lastly, if your mobile device is permanently lost or disabled, and you’re unable to run a recovery and you
have no cloned devices, then you will need to download a fresh SAASPASS app to a new device and start
over. Your admin can reassign all of your company accounts to your new SAASPASS ID, but you will need
to re-setup all of the personal apps that you had paired with your account. For the personal password
managers, usernames and passwords will need to be re-entered into the new SAASPASS app. But for
personal authenticators, you will need to contact the account provider for each account (i.e. Facebook,
Amazon, Gmail, etc) to restore access. For this reason, SAASPASS strongly recommends setting up a
recovery number.
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Recovery Security
A critical weakness of many security products or features is often the recovery process. Recovery can
create a backdoor that leaves the solution as a whole vulnerable to attack. SAASPASS has devised a
number of measures to keep our recovery process from being the weak link in the chain:
● When a Recovery is initiated on a device, the SAASPASS account is always automatically deleted
from all other devices.
● Because of the risk of interception when your verification code is sent by SMS during SAASPASS
Recovery, SAASPASS uses a dynamic one-time passcode for verification, so once used, it is no
longer valid, even if it’s intercepted.
● A 20-hour delay period can also be configured, starting from when you initiate Recovery to when
the verification code is sent to you. In other words, if you lose your phone, and initiate the
recovery process, the verification code will not be sent to your number for 20 hours to give you
time to cancel your lost or stolen device and set up your mobile number on a new device through
your mobile service provider.
● A customized recovery question and answer can be added as an additional layer of protection.
● Although SAASPASS recommends that users maintain an active Recovery option, for the most
concerned users, the Recovery option can be removed completely, so that an account cannot be
restored. If Recovery is removed, this is an irrevocable action and cannot be undone, and cloning
would be the only way to backup your account.
Some of these added precautions make the recovery process less convenient, but users can decide on
their own what level of security they require and can configure options to the Recovery process, as
needed. To do this, go to the SETTINGS icon in the top right corner of the mobile app, click RECOVERY,
then ADVANCED SETTINGS.
For any questions, you can always contact us at s upport@saaspass.com.
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