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# About IdentityX

## IdentityX Platform Philosophy

IdentityX's login process is markedly different from many, notably the absence of a password. As a platform, IdentityX provides a more simple & secure login process by:

* Not storing passwords
  * Passwords are not used or stored within IdentityX, meaning that a compromised password used elsewhere cannot be guessed by a third party
  * Users don't need to remember yet another password, or (more commonly) reuse an existing password that could have been compromised elsewhere.
  * Having no stored passwords (encrypted or otherwise) means IdentityX cannot be a breach source of password data.
* Enforcing two-factor authentication
  * Having a two-step authentication flow increases security by ensuring that the user is who they purport to be, verified by access to the user's email account.
  * Having a second factor of authentication increases security markedly across the board.
* Providing the option of IP Address whitelisting to allow access control without an email.