Identity-based attacks are now the primary vector for enterprise breaches. Push bombing, SIM swapping, AiTM phishing — techniques that bypass OTP, SMS, and even push-based MFA — are in active use against regulated organisations across Europe and the Middle East.
The tools to stop them are not new. What has been missing is accessible, affordable deployment that doesn't require hardware tokens, biometric databases, or months of organisational change management.
Phishing-resistant MFA via Symania
Symania replaces password-based and OTP authentication with symbol-based factors. No biometrics. No hardware tokens. No special-category GDPR data obligations (Article 9 does not apply). Language-independent — symbols work across any alphabet or literacy level.
- True passwordless architecture. Symbols, sequences, geolocation, UUID, push, mobile, terminal, and random factors — none reusable.
- ~50% cheaper than Microsoft Entra MFA or Okta. The saving from switching typically funds the Paringa governance layer at zero net cost increase.
- GDPR-safe by design. No biometric data means no Article 9 obligations. No consent complexity.
- Founded with government-grade credentials. Co-founded by Yigal Unna, former Director General of Israel's National Cyber Directorate.
- No operational disruption. Deployment is managed; no retraining required beyond enrolment.
Managed cyber security via vCyberiz
For organisations requiring a broader managed security posture, Paringa provides the vCyberiz MSSP stack: security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and MDR (Managed Detection and Response). vCyberiz is in active development of AI-agent-augmented detection and response — significantly accelerating capability vs traditional MSSP vendors.
Data privacy at the data level
The most overlooked layer of enterprise security is data privacy at the point of AI processing. Via our partnership with Skyflow, Paringa can tokenise sensitive data before it enters any AI pipeline — preserving statistical utility while eliminating individual identity exposure. This is the solution most cyber security firms cannot offer.
In the Abu Dhabi healthcare case, a government-backed organisation needed to aggregate patient data from multiple hospitals, feed it into an AI platform, and give pharmaceutical companies access for drug discovery. Standard cyber security could not solve the consent and regulatory problem. Tokenisation did.
Frequently asked questions
What does Paringa's managed cyber security service include?
Paringa provides the vCyberiz MSSP stack: security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and MDR (Managed Detection and Response). vCyberiz is in active development of AI-agent-augmented detection and response, accelerating capability versus traditional MSSP vendors.
How is Symania's MFA different from Microsoft Entra or Okta?
Symania replaces password-based and OTP authentication with symbol-based factors — no biometrics, no hardware tokens. It's typically around 50% cheaper than Microsoft Entra MFA or Okta, and the saving from switching usually funds the wider governance layer at zero net cost increase.
Does phishing-resistant MFA require biometric data?
No. Symania's symbol-based authentication uses no biometric data, so Article 9 of GDPR (special-category data) doesn't apply, avoiding the consent complexity that biometric MFA introduces.
Can attackers bypass push-based or OTP MFA?
Yes. Push bombing, SIM swapping, and AiTM (adversary-in-the-middle) phishing are in active use against regulated organisations across Europe and the Middle East, and can bypass OTP, SMS, and even push-based MFA.
How does data privacy fit into a cyber security programme?
Via Paringa's partnership with Skyflow, sensitive data can be tokenised before it enters any AI pipeline — preserving statistical utility while eliminating individual identity exposure. This addresses a layer most cyber security firms cannot offer on their own.