YCW12· DevtoolsAuthy
Authy is a Two-Factor Authentication platform for developers
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About Authy
Authy provides strong authentication for the connected world, protecting people and the enterprise against malicious attacks. Our two-factor authentication (2FA) security solution enables organizations to minimize risk while enhancing the user experience. Authy 2FA provides a fast-to-implement, highly scalable and proven 99.999 % reliable alternative to passwords. Used by 11,000+ websites serving 2 million consumers worldwide, it's designed to give users the ability to self-service or easily manage their own 2FA experience. Coinbase, CloudFlare, Humble Bundle and Twitch.tv are just some Authy clients. Authy is a Twilio company. Follow us on: Twitter at @Authy Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authysec Google+ at https://plus.google.com/+Authy GitHub at https://github.com/authy
San Francisco, CA, USA
Authy: questions
Which YC batch was Authy in?
Authy was in Y Combinator's Winter 2012 batch (W12).
Is Authy still active?
Y Combinator lists Authy as acquired.
Where is Authy based?
Authy lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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