TOTP Provider
Secure Multi-Factor Authentication for Corporate Environments
Modern authentication systems rely heavily on multi-factor verification to protect sensitive data, internal tools, financial operations, and production infrastructure. As teams grow, change roles, or access systems from different locations and devices, the risk of credential misuse increases dramatically. A lightweight, reliable TOTP provider helps organizations enforce strong security without slowing employees down.
Our TOTP provider at H-Studio was designed specifically for corporate environments that require:
• Centralized security policies
• Easy onboarding for non-technical teams
• Flexible delivery channels (online and offline)
• Integration with existing IAM platforms
• Full control over audit logs, devices, and sessions
It acts as a secure bridge between identity systems and end users, ensuring that authentication remains simple, predictable, and resilient — even at scale.
Why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Matters
Passwords alone are no longer sufficient. Security incidents in Europe show that leaked passwords, phishing, and weak credential hygiene remain the main entry points for attackers. MFA drastically reduces these risks by requiring a second, independent verification method.
- Protection against credential theft — Stolen passwords are useless without the second factor.
- Strong compliance for regulated industries — Finance, banking, insurance, and manufacturing often require MFA under ISO 27001, GDPR, BaFin regulations, SOC 2, and internal security audits.
- Secure access for distributed teams — Remote employees, contractors, and external partners can authenticate safely without exposing internal systems.
- Reduced attack surface — Brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and phishing become significantly less effective.
Where MFA / TOTP Is Used in Corporate Systems
Our TOTP provider is commonly deployed for:
- Internal dashboards & admin panels — Production data, analytics systems, monitoring tools (Grafana, Kibana), and internal portals require an additional layer of trust.
- DevOps & Engineering workflows — Secure access to CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes dashboards, Git repositories, secret vaults, and deployment tools.
- Financial & operational systems — ERP, CRM, invoicing platforms, and payment tools benefit from enforced MFA, especially for high-risk actions.
- VPN & zero-trust networks — TOTP ensures only verified users access internal networks or cloud infrastructure.
- Remote employee onboarding — New team members receive secure access automatically, with centralized session policies.
How Our TOTP Provider Works
The TOTP system allows employees to register and use a second factor seamlessly. It supports multiple verification channels to accommodate different devices, connectivity conditions, and corporate workflows:
- Email — Immediate delivery for most users.
- Telegram Bot — Highly reliable with fast delivery — ideal for distributed teams.
- SMS (offline fallback) — Essential when Wi-Fi or mobile apps are unavailable.
- Push notifications (iOS / Android) — Fast, secure, and user-friendly for mobile-first workflows.
- Authenticator Apps (Google, Microsoft, Authy) — Standards-based TOTP for teams that prefer app-based verification.
- Upcoming integrations — Desktop widgets, biometric support, internal API hooks, secure hardware tokens.
Enterprise Features
- Works with existing IAM (Identity & Access Management) — The provider integrates with LDAP, SSO platforms, OAuth2/OpenID Connect, Keycloak, and custom identity systems.
- Standalone mode — Companies without an advanced IAM system can use the TOTP provider as their primary MFA layer.
- Session & device governance — Admins can enforce maximum number of active devices, session timeouts, forced re-authentication for high-risk actions, and device revocation and audit trails.
- High availability & scale — The service is optimized to handle thousands of secure logins daily with minimal latency.
Why Companies Build Their Own TOTP Provider
Cloud MFA (Google, Microsoft, Okta) is good — but not always enough. Enterprises often require:
- Full control over data and logs
- Offline access for factory floors or remote sites
- Multi-channel delivery (SMS, Telegram, push)
- Integration with legacy systems
- Guarantees that codes never leave the corporate infrastructure
A custom provider ensures: no vendor lock-in, no external storage of sensitive MFA secrets, compliance with German/EU security regulations, predictable costs at scale, and custom workflows for internal tools.
Tech Stack
- Frontend / API: Next.js, TypeScript
- Messaging: Telegram Bot API, Push Services, SMS Gateways
- Storage: Redis, PostgreSQL
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes-ready
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions for automated testing, builds, and deployments
Summary
A corporate TOTP provider is a lightweight but critical component of secure authentication. It protects internal infrastructure, enables controlled access, improves auditability, and ensures that employees can authenticate from any device — even offline. Implemented correctly, it becomes a silent foundation of corporate security, enabling thousands of safe logins every day.
