AlertTraveler vs Optimal Authenticator

Important: AlertTraveler requires a username and password provided by a participating institution. Only download this app if you have been instructed to by your institution. AlertTraveler offers a world of up-to-date country and city travel intelligence in your pocket, including location safety scores and practical information. Keep up to date with timely alerts based on your GPS location, the travel itinerary you submitted to your institution, and by creating opt-in subscriptions. Easily access emergency phone numbers: The SOS button offers a menu of emergency numbers for your current GPS location. AlertTraveler also allows your institution to send check-in requests that you can respond to, right through the app.

With the Optimal Authenticator, quickly and securely verify your identity for access to all of your applications. Authentication features include: Two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security to your account. When signing in, after entering your password, you'll be asked to provide additional verification via the app. A push notification is sent to your mobile device to alert you of a pending two-factor verification request. Simply tap on the notification to launch the app and tap Approve to complete the verification. Alternatively, you may be prompted to enter the verification code displayed in the app. Device registration: By registering your device through the app, organizations can verify that the sign-in request is coming from a trusted device.