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1Kosmos vs Socure

1Kosmos sells a platform that combines identity verification and passwordless authentication, organized around KYC, KYE, and KYA use cases. Socure sells an identity and risk platform designed to make risk decisions in real time across the user journey. CISO Tribune files both under Identity verification. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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1Kosmos vs Socure: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
1Kosmos1Kosmos sells a platform that combines identity verification and passwordless authentication, organized around KYC, KYE, and KYA use cases.1kosmos.comSocureSocure sells an identity and risk platform designed to make risk decisions in real time across the user journey.socure.com
What it sells
  • Passwordless Authentication[3][5]Passwordless sign-in with LiveID, 1Key, and FIDO2.
  • 1Key[3][7]A biometric device for shared desktops.
  • 1Kosmos Workforce[6]Workforce identity verification and access across the KYE journey.
  • RiskOS[1][4][15]RiskOS is used to build a risk stack that covers fraud, compliance and trust.
  • Sigma First-Party Fraud[7]Sigma First-Party Fraud is used with cross-institution intelligence to expose hidden risk and stop abuse.
  • Socure Verify[1][8]Socure Verify automates the customer onboarding process.
  • Predictive DocV[1][9]Predictive DocV combines patented fake ID detection, biometric verification and Level 2 liveness.
  • Digital Intelligence[1][10]Digital Intelligence binds an identity with associated devices, online behavior and historical consumer interactions.
  • Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring[13]Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring uses AI and machine learning for matching and compliance processes.
Categories
Headquarters
Iselin, New Jersey, USA[1]Not stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[5]Privately held[14][18]
Named customers
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Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • August 11, 2026Socure was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for the fifth consecutive year.[14]
  • June 25, 2026Socure appointed Mark Carter as its Chief Information Security Officer.[17]
  • May 7, 2026Socure appointed Chung-Man Tam as Chief Product Officer and Pablo Abreu as its first Chief AI and Innovation Officer.[16]
  • February 3, 2026Socure launched SocureGov RiskOS, a government-focused identity and fraud platform that is now FedRAMP Moderate authorized.[15]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[18]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
For agents on shared workstations, 1Kosmos ties logins to real-world identities. In higher education, 1Kosmos addresses students, faculty, staff, and alumni. In retail, 1Kosmos addresses store associates, fulfillment workers, and office staff using shared POS terminals and workstations. 1Kosmos Partner Advantage is aimed at firms that integrate, resell, manage, or outsource services.From its own pages, Socure sells to customers whose problems range from workforce to prediction markets. Socure's cross-industry consortium data covers organizations across financial services, gaming and eCommerce. Graph Intelligence is aimed at fraud and data science teams. Digital Intelligence is aimed at financial institutions.
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November 2, 2026November 5, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Identity verification is the primary category of both 1Kosmos and Socure.
  • Both are privately held.

Where they differ, field by field

  • 1Kosmos is also filed under Passwordless authentication and authenticators and Customer identity and access management. Socure is also filed under Fraud prevention and AI model and agent security.
  • 1Kosmos lists Passwordless Authentication, 1Key and 1Kosmos Workforce. Socure lists RiskOS, Sigma First-Party Fraud, Socure Verify, Predictive DocV, Digital Intelligence and 1 more.
  • 1Kosmos is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, USA.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both 1Kosmos and Socure under Identity verification as the primary category, and both companies are privately held. 1Kosmos is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, USA. CISO Tribune also files 1Kosmos under Passwordless authentication and authenticators and Customer identity and access management, while it files Socure under Fraud prevention and AI model and agent security.

1Kosmos sells a platform that combines identity verification and passwordless authentication, organized around KYC, KYE, and KYA use cases. Its products include Passwordless Authentication, 1Key, a biometric device for shared desktops, and 1Kosmos Workforce. 1Kosmos describes identity proofing certified to NIST 800-63-3 IAL2, and it lists more than 150 pre-built connectors. Its stated sectors include higher education, retail, healthcare, and public sector agencies.

Its products include RiskOS, Sigma First-Party Fraud, Socure Verify, Predictive DocV, Digital Intelligence, and Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring. Socure states that its platform supports 3,000+ customers, and it names Green Dot as a user of Sigma First-Party Fraud. On February 3, 2026, Socure launched SocureGov RiskOS, a government-focused platform that is now FedRAMP Moderate authorized. On August 11, 2026, Socure was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the fifth consecutive year.

What it sells: 1Kosmos

What Passwordless Authentication does[3][5]
1Kosmos passwordless authentication offers LiveID, 1Key, and FIDO2 sign-in built on the same verified identity, with support for legacy MFA, PIV, and RADIUS. Phishing-resistant MFA options include LiveID biometrics, passkeys, FIDO2, and device biometrics. Passwordless Authentication can coexist with current authenticators while users transition at their own pace.
What 1Key does[3][7]
The 1Kosmos 1Key is a biometric device that stays with each shared desktop and lets every shift authenticate to Windows, VPN, and apps without personal tokens or passwords. 1Key includes biometric and touch security keys for individual users.
What 1Kosmos Workforce does[6]
1Kosmos Workforce turns on only what each stage of the KYE journey requires, and the Intelligence Layer monitors risk across all of them. 1Kosmos verifies new hires and contractors with IAL2-compliant identity proofing before any account is provisioned.

What it sells: Socure

What RiskOS does[1][4][15]
Socure Launch is a self-serve entry point into RiskOS. RiskOS includes a dynamic workflow builder with a no-code interface, third-party data integrations and real-time testing.
What Sigma First-Party Fraud does[7]
A dispute abuse model and real-time risk score identify identities likely to exploit dispute processes across organizations. Instant alerts are sent when a consumer's risk profile changes.
What Predictive DocV does[1][9]
Predictive Document Verification (DocV) 3.0 includes a capture experience, a forensic engine and data extraction. DocV can be combined with Socure's full stack of identity, fraud and compliance solutions.
What Digital Intelligence does[1][10]
Digital Intelligence can be integrated through a RESTful API interface and client-side SDKs for iOS, Android and JavaScript. Device intelligence gathers device attributes, history, velocity metrics and risk indicators to identify compromised devices, proxies, VPNs and more.
What Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring does[13]
Customers can screen, monitor and disposition customers in real time against sanctions, enforcement lists, politically exposed persons databases, adverse media information and custom lists. All parties in a payment can be screened in a single API call in real time.

Questions about 1Kosmos and Socure

What do 1Kosmos and Socure sell?
1Kosmos sells Passwordless Authentication, 1Key and 1Kosmos Workforce. Socure sells RiskOS, Sigma First-Party Fraud, Socure Verify, Predictive DocV, Digital Intelligence and 1 more.
Are 1Kosmos and Socure in the same category?
Yes. Identity verification is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are 1Kosmos and Socure headquartered?
1Kosmos is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, USA.
Who owns 1Kosmos and Socure?
1Kosmos is privately held. Socure is privately held.
Who are 1Kosmos and Socure sold to?
For agents on shared workstations, 1Kosmos ties logins to real-world identities. From its own pages, Socure sells to customers whose problems range from workforce to prediction markets.
What have 1Kosmos and Socure announced recently?
August 11, 2026: Socure was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for the fifth consecutive year.

About 1Kosmos

1Kosmos sells a platform that combines identity verification and passwordless authentication, organized around KYC, KYE, and KYA use cases. On the 1Kosmos platform, a user proves their identity once and reuses it across onboarding, login, account recovery, and high-risk transaction step-up. 1Kosmos says that unverified people create fraud risk and that unauthenticated agents create liability. The 1Kosmos platform adds its control to existing identity infrastructure and gives employees, customers, citizens, and AI agents a reusable, passwordless identity across onboarding, access, recovery, and step-up verification.[2][3][4]

1Kosmos identity verification uses document and biometric proofing with liveness detection, certified to NIST 800-63-3 IAL2, with IAL3 step-up. 1Kosmos passwordless authentication offers LiveID, 1Key, and FIDO2 sign-in built on the same verified identity, with support for legacy MFA, PIV, and RADIUS. 1Kosmos offers phishing-resistant MFA options including LiveID biometrics, passkeys, FIDO2, and device biometrics. The 1Kosmos reusable identity wallet is cryptographically protected and user-controlled, stores no PII, and requires the user's consent for every use. 1Kosmos feeds verified identity into the systems its customers already run, with more than 150 pre-built connectors. 1Kosmos integrates with Okta, Microsoft, Ping, Zscaler, and more.[3]

1Kosmos Workforce turns on only what each stage of the KYE journey requires, and the Intelligence Layer monitors risk across all of them. For new hire screening, 1Kosmos verifies new hires and contractors with IAL2-compliant identity proofing before any account is provisioned. In the workforce flow, a government ID is matched to the same face, and US work eligibility is confirmed against that identity. 1Kosmos binds the verified identity to the HR record and directory account before access is granted. New hires sign in passwordless with LiveID or phrase + PIN, and no initial password is ever sent. 1Kosmos help desk verification replaces agent judgment with a government ID check and a live biometric match that returns pass/fail. 1Kosmos confirms a verified identity before agents or self-service portals reset passwords, MFA, or profiles. For frontline workers, 1Kosmos secures shared workstations without passwords, personal tokens, or smartphones.[6]

The 1Kosmos 1Key is a biometric device that stays with each shared desktop and lets every shift authenticate to Windows, VPN, and apps without personal tokens or passwords. 1Key includes biometric and touch security keys for individual users. 1Kosmos reverifies agents automatically when roles or risk change. 1Kosmos identity verification enables reverification at critical moments. 1Kosmos prompts additional verification when risk escalates during high-value returns, account changes, or contractor access, without restarting the full identity journey. 1Kosmos steps up security when risk increases during high-value transactions, account recovery, or access from new devices.[7][8][9]

1Kosmos is a Kantara certified credential service provider delivering NIST IAL2 identity proofing and AAL2 authentication for healthcare workflows. 1Kosmos proofs patients, prescribers, staff, and partners at IAL2 and provisions accounts with a reusable verified identity. 1Kosmos lets clinicians access EHRs, e-prescribing tools and clinical apps with a quick biometric sign-in that replaces passwords. In higher education, 1Kosmos verifies students, faculty, staff, and alumni remotely with document and biometric checks and binds each verified identity to campus accounts and trusted devices. 1Kosmos replaces passwords with biometric login anchored to a verified identity, working alongside existing SSO and MFA.[10][11]

For public sector agencies, 1Kosmos provides IAL2 identity proofing, remote caller verification, and a reusable wallet. 1Kosmos issues digital identity wallets to public sector users who do not have PIV/CACs but still need system access. 1Kosmos verifies residents with full IAL2 proofing made up of document verification, AAMVA lookup, identity database checks, and biometric face match. 1Kosmos digital identity wallets are stored in a private and permissioned distributed ledger. At account opening, 1Kosmos applies document verification, liveness detection, and real-time government checks against synthetic IDs and deepfakes. In retail, 1Kosmos lets store associates, fulfillment workers, and office staff access shared POS terminals and workstations using badges or biometrics instead of passwords. 1Kosmos automatically syncs employee access with HRIS and PACS. In manufacturing, 1Kosmos replaces shared passwords with biometric sign-in so every operator has their own verified identity.[8][9][12]

1Kosmos platform credentials include FedRAMP High, DoD IL4/IL5, NIST 800-63-3 AAL2/IAL2, iBeta PAD Level 2, FIDO2, and SOC 2 Type 2. 1Kosmos is backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP High. 1Kosmos states that it never sells, shares, or repurposes user data. 1Kosmos Partner Advantage fits firms that run a delivery practice, whether they integrate, resell, manage, or outsource services.[3][4][7][10][12][13]

1Kosmos on the record

Sources

1Kosmos full record

  1. [1]1kosmos secures 57m in series b funding1Kosmos · 1kosmos.com · published August 12, 2025 · Tier A
  2. [2]1kosmos.com1Kosmos · 1kosmos.com · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Become a partner | 1Kosmos partners1Kosmos · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Identity Verification & Passwordless Solutions | 1Kosmos1Kosmos · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Public Sector Solutions | CSP for Public Agencies1Kosmos · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Workforce Identity & Know Your Employee (KYE) | 1Kosmos1Kosmos · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]BPO Identity Solutions | Passwordless Access by 1Kosmos1Kosmos · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Retail Identity Solutions | 1Kosmos1Kosmos · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
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  13. [13]Product Use Cases | 1Kosmos1Kosmos · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

Socure full record

  1. [1]socure.comSocure · socure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Strategic growth investment fravity acquisitionSocure · socure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Identity Verification Platform for AI Risk Decisioning | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]RiskOS®: Data Orchestration Platform & Risk Decisioning | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Third-Party Fraud Detection Software | Sigma Identity Fraud V4.5Socure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Synthetic Identity Fraud Detection | Sigma Synthetic V4.5 | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Sigma First-Party Fraud Detection Software | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]KYC Verification Software | Socure VerifySocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Document Verification Software for Onboarding | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Device Intelligence Software for Fraud Prevention | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Identity Graph Intelligence: Actionable Insights for Fraud PreventionSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Email Risk Score Software for Fraud Teams | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Sanctions Screening Software for Compliance | SocureSocure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Socure Named to Inc. 5000 for Fifth Consecutive YearSocure · published August 11, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Socure Launches SocureGov RiskOS® for Government FraudSocure · published February 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Socure Names New CPO and Chief AI OfficerSocure · published May 7, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Socure Reinforces Security-First Strategy with Chief Information Security Officer AppointmentBusiness Wire · published June 25, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]RiskOS - Socure ReviewsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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