Location-based authentication verifies a user's identity based on a login's geographic location or its proximity to that user's known, trusted devices and/or typical login locations. It enhances security by using geolocation data from devices or IP addresses to validate user identity and detect unauthorized access attempts. It can be layered with other processes like biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and passive liveness detection for added security.
Use case/ examples for location-based authentication
Suspicious activity detection: Flagging and blocking login attempts or transactions that occur from geographic locations that are inconsistent with the user's usual behavior.
Remote work security: Verifying that employees are who they say they are and are accessing corporate systems from approved locations, devices, and/or networks before granting access.
Fraud prevention: Identifying potentially compromised accounts when login attempts occur from multiple locations within impossible timeframes.
High-risk activity approval: Triggering additional authentication requirements for activities like large fund transfers, account recovery, or new devices.
