Google Authenticator vs. Protectimus

Google Authenticator is a mobile application developed by Google that enhances the security of online accounts through two-factor authentication (2FA). By generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs), it adds an extra layer of protection beyond traditional passwords, ensuring that only authorized users can access their accounts. The app is compatible with Android, iOS, and BlackBerry devices, making it a versatile tool for users seeking to bolster their online security.

Protectimus Limited creates reliable products for organizing multifactor authentication in companies of all sizes — from startups to large corporations. The Protectimus lineup includes plugins for quick integration with ADFS, Citrix NetScaler and XenApp, VMware, RoundCube, SSH, RADIUS, SAML and SSO, Windows Login, Microsoft RDP, Azure, and OWA. The two-factor authentication service is available in-cloud and on-premises. Among offered authentication methods are classic and programmable hardware OTP tokens, mobile app, email, SMS, and chatbots in messaging apps.