Implementers & Ecosystem
OATH standards are implemented by a wide range of vendors, service providers, and enterprises around the world. This page outlines how different stakeholders typically engage with OATH.
Vendors & Solution Providers
Vendors produce authenticators, tokens, validation servers, and identity platforms that implement OATH standards. Typical activities include:
- Implementing HOTP, TOTP, OCRA, PSKC, DSKPP, and related standards.
- Declaring and documenting OATH profiles supported by their products.
- Participating in interoperability testing and certification programs.
Service Providers & Enterprises
Deployers integrate OATH-compliant components into their infrastructure. Activities include:
- Designing authentication architectures using OATH standards.
- Procuring OATH-compliant authenticators and server components.
- Performing interoperability tests across multiple vendors.
Interoperability & Community
One of OATH’s key goals is to foster an ecosystem where organizations can combine components from multiple vendors with predictable behavior. This requires:
- Clear, stable standards and profiles.
- Transparent documentation of implementations.
- Feedback from real-world deployments to refine guidance and profiles.
OATH encourages implementers to share their experience with the broader community to improve interoperability and usability.
Representative Implementers
A variety of product categories commonly implement OATH standards, including:
- Hardware OTP tokens and smart cards.
- Software authenticators for mobile and desktop platforms.
- Authentication servers and identity providers.
- Cloud services that offer multi-factor authentication capabilities.
For specific implementers or partners, please refer to official OATH communications or your existing membership/partner documentation.