Desktop - Pingid

It integrates directly with the Windows Graphical Identification and Authentication (GINA) layer on older systems or the Credential Provider framework on Windows 10/11 and Windows Server. This allows it to intercept the login process before the desktop environment loads, prompting for a second factor of authentication immediately after username/password or smart card entry.

Unlike browser-based sessions, the Desktop app runs as a background process. Here are the core mechanisms it uses: pingid desktop

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One of the most common attack vectors for lateral movement is Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). PingID Desktop fully secures RDP logins. If a hacker steals a domain admin’s password via a phishing attack, they cannot RDP into a server because the PingID Desktop prompt on the server will demand a push approval—which the hacker cannot provide. If a hacker steals a domain admin’s password

: It works directly with PingFederate and PingOne to secure VPNs, cloud applications, and local workstation logins.