Choosing a predictable password. Using the same password for numerous accounts. Storing passwords in unsecured locations. The average American is guilty of at least one or more risky password behaviors. Unfortunately, those weak and default passwords are the top causes of data breaches and cyber-attacks. It is why cybersecurity company Trillbit is stepping up to change how we access our data and log into secure accounts. 

According to the company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Bhaskar Deo, passwordless security solutions are one of the most promising ways both consumers and businesses can get ahead of common security risks. In fact, the technology might become essential for protecting personal information at home and at work.

“Soon, password and credential stealing schemes are going to be supercharged by artificial intelligence,” Deo says of the potential risks he sees for both end-users and companies. “Using a passwordless solution or passkey technology can be completely phishing resistant. The technology is going to be a very important tool in fighting against cyber crimes—phishing in particular.”

Making the New Passkey Standard Accessible
Offered as an alternative to the traditional login process, Trillbit introduced SoundAuth as a simple and seamless experience using passkeys that simplifies a phishing-resistant login process for any website, app, or device. Developed by the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance, the passkey standard has been incorporated as an operating standard at major tech leaders such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. 

Deo says the technology is becoming “critical infrastructure for our devices and the entire internet.” By leveraging public key cryptography, the passkey standard eliminates the need for passwords altogether, replacing them with secure cryptographic keys stored on devices like smartphones or security keys. 

This ensures that user credentials are not stored centrally and are protected against common threats like phishing and credential theft. SouthAuth helps companies implement passkeys quickly and efficiently, providing complete user management and low-code authentication solutions for teams of any size.

“Approximately 90 percent of today’s password technologies companies are using still put them at risk for phishing scams,” Deo points out. “Our SoundAuth technology provides a passwordless solution that does not cost companies additional budget to implement. It delivers unparalleled security compared to existing options.”

Built on Three Decades of Industry Experience
TrillBit entered the $15 billion passwordless market in 2019 with an initial version of its password-free security. The Boston-based cybersecurity developer launched SoundAuth as a business-to-business security solution in 15 August. The newest technology has already garnered a dedicated base of early adopters and active customers, Deo claims.

A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Deo also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as part of his research. He met Trillbit co-founders Mrigesh Parashar and Shashikant Burnwal as a student at IIT. Deo’s two decades of experience in computer imaging and tech solutions included work in the international energy sector.

Burnwal assumed the position of Trillbit’s chief operating officer (COO) in 2019, leveraging over 12 years of experience in product management, development, and business operations. He manages the company’s day-to-day operations and collaborative processes. Parashar, a seasoned entrepreneur and geophysicist, joined the company’s founding team as the chief product officer (CPO) that same year. He spearheads Trillbit’s product enhancement and strategic expansion initiatives. 

Also at the company’s helm is In technology sector veteran and MIT graduate Dr. Rober Poor, who serves as Trillbit’s president. Deo and his founding team manage Trillbit operations for the company’s headquarters in Massachusetts. Meanwhile, the brand’s in-house development team works primarily from its Bengaluru office in Southern India.

The Future of Passwordless Security
Deo and his team are also working to transform how data is exchanged between devices. Trillbit’s namesake technology converts any speaker into a data transmitter and any device with a microphone as a data receiver, according to the company’s co-founder. His team raised $2.1 million in funding to back the technology during its seed round. 

“Many people do not realize that authentication happens at every step of the way, from logging onto your computer to accessing an app online,” says Deo. “We think this is just the beginning, the first step, in securing our world…The scope of this beyond our device screens is endless. There is a huge market opportunity and a huge potential for growth.”

While Trillbit’s original technology is already patented, the company is working to secure patents for SouthAuth. Looking ahead, the brand has ambitious plans to expand its technology to the Internet of Things (IoT) and public devices through its data or sound protocol. As we bid farewell to the hassles of traditional passwords, TrillBit paves the way for a safer and more seamless digital future. Learn more about TrillBit and its password-free, data-over-sound security solution at www.soundauth.com and www.trillbit.com.