Guide to Daito: Secure and Streamlined 2FA for Teams
In today's collaborative digital landscape, ensuring secure access to shared accounts and critical tools is paramount. Traditional methods of sharing passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) codes can be cumbersome, insecure, and hinder productivity. This is where Daito steps in – a web-based 2FA authenticator designed to simplify and secure how teams manage shared access.
What is Daito?
Daito is a platform built for businesses and teams that need to provide controlled, shared access to various online accounts requiring 2FA. Unlike traditional 2FA setups where codes are often tied to individual devices and shared insecurely, Daito centralizes the management of Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) and makes them easily accessible to authorised team members through a secure web interface.
Think of Daito as your team's secure vault for 2FA tokens. It eliminates the need for individuals to manually share codes, wait for colleagues to be available, or compromise security by using unencrypted communication channels. By providing a centralised and auditable system, Daito empowers teams to collaborate efficiently while maintaining the highest security standards for their shared accounts.
This guide will walk you through the key features and benefits of Daito, demonstrating how it can revolutionise your team's approach to 2FA and enhance your overall security posture. We'll explore its core functionalities, use cases, and why it's becoming an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes.
What Makes Daito Unique: Built for Business Collaboration
While numerous authenticator apps exist, Daito stands out by being specifically designed with the needs of businesses and teams in mind. We recognised that the traditional model of individual authenticator apps often falls short when it comes to collaborative workflows. Sharing access to essential business tools shouldn't involve insecure workarounds or relying on individual availability. This fundamental understanding is what shaped Daito's unique approach.
The Only Authenticator Built for Shared 2FA Access: Unlike personal authenticator apps that primarily focus on securing individual accounts, Daito's core functionality revolves around the secure sharing of 2FA access.1 It's the only authenticator that allows you to grant team members controlled access to 2FA tokens for shared accounts without ever revealing the underlying secret keys or requiring them to manage individual authenticator apps. This eliminates the friction and security risks associated with manually sharing codes.
Web-Based Convenience: Access Anywhere, Anytime: Daito breaks free from the limitations of phone-based authenticator apps. Being entirely web-based, it requires no additional app installations on individual devices. Your team can securely access the necessary 2FA tokens from any web browser – be it on their work computer, a tablet, or even their personal device if necessary (while still maintaining administrator-defined access controls). This eliminates the reliance on personal phones and ensures that access is readily available wherever work needs to be done. This platform independence significantly enhances flexibility and accessibility for distributed teams and various work environments.
Getting Started with Daito: Quick and Easy Setup
Setting up Daito and securing your team's shared accounts is a straightforward process that takes just a few minutes. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:
1. Visit Daito and Sign Up: Navigate to [Insert Daito Website Link Here] and sign up for a free 14-day trial. This trial gives you full access to Daito's features, allowing you to explore its capabilities with your entire team and all your necessary accounts.
2. Add Your First User Account: Once you've created your organization's Daito account, the next step is to add your team members as users. You'll typically invite them via email, and they'll create their own secure logins to access the Daito platform.
3. Start Importing Your Work Accounts: With your users added, you can begin importing the external work accounts that you want to protect with 2FA through Daito. This could include social media management tools, marketing automation platforms, cloud storage services, client portals, and any other shared business accounts that support Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) for 2FA.
4. Daito Handles the Rest: Daito simplifies the process of adding 2FA to these accounts. You'll typically follow the standard 2FA setup process for each external account, but instead of scanning the QR code or saving the secret key to an individual's authenticator app, you'll input this information directly into Daito. Daito then securely stores and manages these 2FA secrets, making the generated TOTP codes readily accessible to authorized team members through the web interface whenever they need to log in.
Does Daito Offer a Free Trial?
Yes! Daito offers a 14-day free trial that provides you with ample opportunity to experience the full power of the platform. During the trial, you can add unlimited users and manage an unlimited number of 2FA accounts. This allows your entire team to test Daito with all your critical shared resources without any initial commitment.
After the 14-day trial period concludes, continued access and ongoing support require a paid subscription plan. Daito's paid plans are designed to be affordable for businesses of all sizes, starting at just $15.83 per month billed annually for up to 3 users. This makes Daito a cost-effective solution for enhancing your team's security and streamlining your 2FA workflows. The free trial is the perfect way to see firsthand how Daito can benefit your organisation before making a decision.
Security and Trust
At Daito, we understand that security is paramount, especially when it comes to managing access to your critical business accounts.We've built Daito with a strong focus on protecting your data and ensuring a secure environment for your team.
How Secure is Daito?
Daito adheres to industry best practices for both security and privacy.This includes:
Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser and Daito's servers is secured using robust encryption protocols, ensuring that your information remains private and protected during transmission.
Encryption at Rest: All sensitive data stored within Daito's systems is encrypted at rest, meaning it's protected even when it's not being actively used.
Furthermore, Daito prioritizes data sovereignty and compliance.Our infrastructure is hosted within the European Union (in Germany), leveraging the stringent data protection regulations of the GDPR. Our data centers are ISO 27001-certified, demonstrating their adherence to internationally recognized standards for information security management systems.We are also actively working towards achieving our SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications, further underscoring our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance.
Who is Behind Daito Authenticator?
Daito Authenticator is a product developed by Elster Intelligence, a reputable software company based in Berlin, Germany.
Elster Intelligence was founded by Jan Sroka, a seasoned information security professional with over 15 years of experience, including a background at a Big 4 firm. Jan's firsthand experience highlighted a critical gap in how smaller companies manage 2FA. He recognized that the common practice of sharing 2FA tokens often exposed organizations to unnecessary risks and that many companies weren't adequately protecting all their accounts with 2FA due to the complexities of traditional solutions.
Driven by this understanding, Jan founded Elster Intelligence to create Daito – a solution specifically designed to address these challenges. Jan holds numerous advanced IT security certifications, including CISA, CISSP, and CISM, demonstrating his deep expertise in the field.He is also directly reachable for any inquiries or feedback at [email protected]
Currently, Elster Intelligence is a dedicated and agile team of four individuals located across Germany, the UK, and Turkey, all working together to deliver a secure and user-friendly 2FA solution for businesses worldwide.