How a Top U.S. Bank Went Passwordless to Secure Non-SAML Applications

The Challenge: Eliminating the Password Attack Surface

A leading U.S. bank with over $200 billion in assets faced a critical security gap: hundreds of legacy and non-SAML applications still relied on vulnerable passwords. These unmanaged applications created significant phishing, Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM), and regulatory compliance risks.

The Solution: Identity-First Security with Universal SSO

To close this gap, the bank deployed Unixi’s passwordless Universal SSO (uSSO). By shifting to a Zero Trust architecture, they were able to:

1. Eliminate passwords and enforce phishing-resistant MFA.
2. Achieve full visibility across 100% of apps, including Shadow IT.
3. Deploy in weeks without complex OIDC or SAML integrations.

The Results: 90% Fewer Resets and Total Compliance

In just weeks, the bank reduced password-related help desk resets by 90%, secured all non-federated apps, and turned a high-risk regulatory exposure into a core security strength.