Descope Features

Process of providing credentials and logging into multiple systems is easy and intuitive for users This feature was mentioned in 38 Descope reviews.

Based on 37 Descope reviews. Supports required 3rd party Authentication Technologies. Example systems: bioMetric, passwords, key cards, token based systems, etc.

Based on 37 Descope reviews. Provides support for Multi-Factor authentication, so users are required to provide multiple factors to authenticate. For example, something they know, Something they have or something they are.

Support SSO via Web agents, proxy agents, agent-less, SAML or oAuth and WS-Federation authentication and authorization Web services depending upon the application and business use case This feature was mentioned in 34 Descope reviews.

As reported in 36 Descope reviews. Can serve as the identity provider to external service providers so that when the user logs into a service, instead of providing credentials to the service provider, the service provider trusts the identity provider to validate the credentials.

Based on 32 Descope reviews. Can serve as the Service provider from an external service so that when the user logs in externally they have seamless SSO to internal applications from a service provider.

Installation process is easy and flexible. This feature was mentioned in 32 Descope reviews.

Based on 32 Descope reviews. Options for resetting and enforcing password policies

Based on 36 Descope reviews. Provides Administration tools/console that are easy to use and learn for routine maintenance tasks

Easily provisions new systems, platforms or applications using configuration and not customization. 32 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 32 Descope reviews. Users can set, change passwords without interaction from IT staff

As reported in 26 Descope reviews. Supports Endpoint access control to multiple operating systems

As reported in 31 Descope reviews. Allows user authentication to be honored by all the hosts in two or more domains

Support access to browser based applications across required browser types This feature was mentioned in 34 Descope reviews.

Based on 25 Descope reviews. Provides required failover mechanisms to ensure if one server, network, etc fails users are still able able to authenticate

As reported in 27 Descope reviews. Contains pre-built and custom reporting tools to required to manage business

Based on 29 Descope reviews. Provides mechanism for auditing authentication for trouble shooting purposes.

As reported in 24 Descope reviews. Can call and pass credentials to third party web services.

Sends a one-time passcode (OTP) via SMS. This feature was mentioned in 19 Descope reviews.

Provides a one-time passcode (OTP) via voice-call. This feature was mentioned in 13 Descope reviews.

Sends a one-time passcode (OTP) via email. This feature was mentioned in 21 Descope reviews.

Supports hardware tokens, which are often USB-sized, fob-like devices that store codes. 15 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

Offers software tokens, which are applications installed on a mobile phone, wearable devices, or desktops and generate time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP) that a user can easily copy. Software tokens work both online and offline. 16 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

Allows biometric factors such as fingerprints, faceprints, voiceprints, or other biometric information to be used as an authentication factor. 15 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

Analyzes users' IP addresses, devices, behaviors and identities to authenticate a user. 15 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 16 Descope reviews. Allows the use of tokens on multiple devices. This feature can also be turned off if the user does not want this.

Enables a seamless customer experience with self-registration and self-service functions, including account creation and preference management. 40 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

Verifies user identity with authentication, which may include multiple multi-factor authentication methods. This feature was mentioned in 41 Descope reviews.

Based on 37 Descope reviews. Scales to support growing a customer base.

As reported in 34 Descope reviews. Captures and manages a customer's consent and preferences to comply with data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA.

Based on 38 Descope reviews. Offers users the option to sign in with social media accounts.

Integrates with directories or other data stores that house customer data to create a complete view of a customer. This feature was mentioned in 34 Descope reviews.

Offers FIDO2-enabled authentication method 27 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 25 Descope reviews. Works with hardware security keys

Offer users multiple ways to authenticate including, but not limited to: mobile push on trusted devices, FIDO-enabled devices, physical security keys, keycards, smart watches, biometrics, QR codes, desktop app + pin, and others. This feature was mentioned in 37 Descope reviews.

Offers solutions when users are offline or do not have access to a mobile phone. This feature was mentioned in 25 Descope reviews.

Based on 27 Descope reviews. Simplifies or automates user provisioning, deprovisioning, and other user role changes.

As reported in 26 Descope reviews. Offers single sign-on functionalities to end users, allowing them to authenticate once and be given access to all of their company accounts.

Enforces user-access policies based on individual, role type, group membership or other factors to prevent unauthorized access to company systems and data. 22 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

Authenticates users prior to granting access to company systems. 30 reviewers of Descope have provided feedback on this feature.

Offers multi-factor authentication methods to verify a user's identity. This feature was mentioned in 26 Descope reviews.

As reported in 22 Descope reviews. Provides an IAM solution for cloud-based systems.

Tracks user activities across protected systems. This feature was mentioned in 22 Descope reviews.

Provides reporting functionality. This feature was mentioned in 20 Descope reviews.

Log and report all modifications to user roles and access rights.

Provide standardized reports for regulatory compliance and audits.

As reported in 23 Descope reviews. Offers an easy to understand user interface to make setup smooth.

Based on 14 Descope reviews. Offers a mobile software development kit (SDK) for iOS, Blackberry, and Android.

Based on 23 Descope reviews. Offers a software development kit (SDK) for web-based applications.

Grant access based on user attributes, location, device posture or risk.

Automate onboarding, offboarding, and access reviews throughout user lifecycles.

Enable users to reset passwords and update profiles without admin support.

Identify unusual access patterns using machine learning models.

Dynamically adjust access policies based on risk and AI-generated insights.

Suggest appropriate user roles based on usage patterns and peer behavior.

Possesses AI-driven triggers to determine when to require MFA or stronger authentication rather than always requiring it.

Builds profiles of known devices/environments per user and flags deviations such as new devices, new networks, and/or suspicious locations as higher risk.

Spot fraudulent behavior, such as account takeover attempts, credential stuffing, bots, and brute force attacks through the use of AI.

Uses machine learning to analyze past authentication events and suggest optimizations to security policies (e.g. thresholds, triggers) or to adjust rules over time.

Leverages AI to assign a risk score to a login attempt based on context, device, IP, historical patterns to dynamically decide whether to prompt for MFA, additional challenges, or allow seamless login.

Monitors behavioral signals including typing patterns, mouse movement, and/or touch/swipe dynamics to verify user identity either at login or continuously after login.

Uses computer vision, facial recognition, or other biometrics during onboarding or at risk events, with AI-based liveness checks to prevent spoofing or replay attacks.

Generates dynamic prompts to guide users through account recovery workflows.

Implements artificial intelligence to filter, rewrite, or block prompts that attempt to access unauthorized data, escalate privileges improperly, exploit system weaknesses, or otherwise re-provision customer access permissions.