Sophos Authenticator
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | Free | Sophos GmbH | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Once configured, 2-step authentication protects your account by requiring both your password and an additional code, thus adding an extra layer of security. The app will generate these codes for you in a convenient way, directly on your smartphone or tablet, without the need for Internet connection. Sophos Authenticator does not only operate with a Sophos account, but also with accounts from Google, Facebook, Dropbox, Github and all the other providers who implement authentication in this standardised way.
Features:
- Can generate both time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) codes
- SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 hash algorithm supported
- Add an account easily by simply scanning a QR code with your device camera or by manual input
- Great flexibility: the time-step for TOTP accounts can be any number of seconds and is not limited to 30 seconds
- HOTP accounts can use any given initial counter and don't have to start from the beginning
- Generated codes can be 6 or 8 digits wide
- Your secret keys are stored in encrypted form on the app keychain
- No Internet/network connection needed, everything happens offline
- Accounts can be easily sorted in the list
- Copy any generated code to the clipboard by tapping on it
Reviews
Small bug
Fct-2020
Great little app that works with other accounts (not just Sophos). However, I think the new v1.4.1 has introduced a small bug on phones with smaller screens (iPhone 5). The count down expiration timer to the right of the pin code has disappeared. I discovered if you rotate the phone into landscape mode it comes back so I think it is just pushed off the edge of the screen while viewing in portrait mode.
Unable to scan QR code
Rickdong
Hi development team, my iPhone SE unable to scan the QR code, but my ipad works. Could you look into this issue? Thanks!
Straightforward
mattpat
Pretty straightforward app. The improvements I would like to see: 1) Graphical countdown indicator. 2) Ability to group the digits for improved readability (e.g., ### ###). 3) Apple Watch, app as I’m often without my phone.
Sophos makes excellent products
Fuzzy Reviews
This app does exactly what it’s supposed to do without cloud sync and completely offline (a good thing). Four stars because I’d like to see the ability to lock the app with a PIN. I’ve used Sophos products for 10 years. Great stuff.
Shady App
Hawsome11
Downloaded then tricked into purchase! Do not download this app! Link to developer is bogus and told to close page because it’s trying to steal my information! Contact Apple immediately!
Great for iPad and iPhone
VE101
Nice to have a Google Authenticator compatible product for both iPhone and iPad.
I've used this for several years
irondog70
Two factor authentication is a way to protect your account from hackers. Sites that use 2FA need both your password and the 6-digit code generated by your authentication app. This 6-digit code is generated every 30 seconds, thereby making it difficult for people to hack into your account. Most apps don't store codes on the cloud (a good thing), so the algorithm that creates the code is lost when you switch devices (an annoying thing). The solution is to use two devices to scan the same QR code. Sophos Authenticator is a universal app, and I have it on both my iPhone and iPad. When I set up my site for 2FA, I make sure I have both devices. Sophos has been around for decades, and I've never had an issue in using their authenticator app.
