# Systola > Systola GmbH is a German IT company (founded 2003, based in Hamburg) specializing in IT security and Microsoft Windows enterprise environments. Its flagship product, SystoLOCK, is a passwordless, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) platform for Active Directory and beyond, designed to run on-premises and to protect both network and cloud logins. Systola builds patented, certified security and IT-management solutions for European organizations, with a focus on digital sovereignty ("what happens in Germany stays in Germany") and compliance with standards such as NIS2, DORA, and PCI DSS. This file indexes the most useful pages for understanding the company and its products. An English site is at systola.com; a German counterpart is at systola.de. ## Core pages - [Home](https://systola.com/): Company overview, product portfolio (SystoLOCK, SystoLINK, Adaxes), and key facts about Systola. - [About Systola](https://systola.com/about): History, mission, and background of the company since 2003. - [Contact](https://systola.com/contact): Contact details and inquiry form. - [Partner Program](https://systola.com/partners): Information for resellers and integration partners. ## SystoLOCK (passwordless MFA) - [SystoLOCK Overview](https://systola.com/systolock): What SystoLOCK is — passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA for Active Directory and federated cloud logins; modules, architecture, and benefits. - [SystoLOCK Demo](https://systola.com/systolock/demo): Request a product demonstration. - [SystoLOCK FAQ](https://systola.com/systolock/faq): Frequently asked questions about deployment, capabilities, and authentication methods. - [SystoLOCK Companion](https://systola.com/systolock/companion): The mobile authenticator app that authenticates users and generates OATH one-time passwords. - [SystoLOCK Roadmap](https://systola.com/systolock/roadmap): Planned features and product direction. - [SystoLOCK Prices](https://systola.com/systolock/prices): Pricing and licensing information. ## Other products - [SystoLINK](https://systola.com/systolink): Managed remote-office infrastructure with hardware and managed services for SMEs. - [Softerra Adaxes](https://systola.com/adaxes): Active Directory lifecycle automation for user provisioning, updates, and deprovisioning. ## Blog - [Blog index](https://systola.com/blog): Articles on cybersecurity, authentication, Active Directory, and corporate environment protection. - [The Badge They Already Carry](https://systola.com/blog/2026-05-28/the-badge-they-already-carry): AD tap-and-go authentication for medical workstations using existing access badges. - [The Great Cloud Migration Debate](https://systola.com/blog/2025-09-03/great-cloud-migration-debate): On-premises versus cloud trade-offs for identity and security. - [State of AD Authentication Attacks](https://systola.com/blog/2025-06-10/state-of-ad-authentication-attacks): Overview of current attack techniques against Active Directory authentication. - [Microsoft Patch Day Goes Wrong](https://systola.com/blog/2025-01-22/microsoft-patch-day-goes-wrong): Analysis of a problematic Microsoft update. - [A Quick History of Everything](https://systola.com/blog/2024-12-24/a-quick-history-of-everything): Reflective piece on authentication and security history. - [MFA Is Dead, Long Live MFA](https://systola.com/blog/2024-10-28/mfa-is-dead-long-live-mfa): Why traditional MFA fails and what phishing-resistant MFA looks like. - [Unbiased Arithmetic](https://systola.com/blog/2024-09-30/unbiased-arithmetic): Technical commentary piece. - [How SystoLOCK Elevates NIS2 Compliance](https://systola.com/blog/2023-11-05/how-systolock-elevates-nis2-compliance): Mapping SystoLOCK capabilities to NIS2 requirements. - [Achieve PCI DSS Compliance with SystoLOCK](https://systola.com/blog/2023-08-23/achieve-pci-dss-compliance-with-systolock): How passwordless MFA supports PCI DSS. - [SystoLOCK: A Real Passwordless MFA Platform for Windows Domains](https://systola.com/blog/2023-05-23/systolock-a-real-passwordless-mfa-platform-for-windows-domains): Product positioning and technical foundation. - [Bye-Bye Password](https://systola.com/blog/2020-05-06/bye-bye-password): The case for eliminating passwords entirely. - [Wie man 2-Faktor-Authentisierung nicht implementieren soll](https://systola.com/blog/2019-07-22/wie-man-2-faktor-authentisierung-nicht-implementieren-soll): (German) How not to implement two-factor authentication. - [SystoLOCK Genesis](https://systola.com/blog/2018-01-31/systolock-genesis): The origin story of SystoLOCK. - [The Terrible State of VoIP Security](https://systola.com/blog/2017-04-28/terrible-state-of-voip-security): Security weaknesses in VoIP systems. - [SystoLOCK: A True Alternative for Smartcards](https://systola.com/blog/2017-02-21/systolock-a-true-alternative-for-smartcards): Comparing SystoLOCK to smartcard-based authentication. - [Controlling Unmanaged Users with Softerra Adaxes](https://systola.com/blog/2014-11-11/controlling-unmanaged-users-softerra-adaxes): AD automation techniques with Adaxes. - [Creating Short-Lived X.509 Certificates](https://systola.com/blog/2013-11-13/creating-short-lived-x509-certificates): Practical certificate-management guidance. - [Analysis of TrueCrypt Binaries](https://systola.com/blog/2013-10-29/analysis-of-truecrypt-binaries): Technical analysis of TrueCrypt. ## Support and knowledge base - [Support](https://systola.com/support): Request technical support. - [Knowledge Base](https://systola.com/support/kb): Index of KB articles, downloads, and tools. - [SystoLOCK Documentation](https://docs.systolock.com): Full installation and management documentation. - [SystoLOCK Information Brochure (PDF)](https://systola.com/support/kb100003): Product brochure for SystoLOCK. - [SystoLINK Information Brochure (PDF, German)](https://systola.com/support/kb100001): Product brochure for SystoLINK. - [Remote Support Module for Windows](https://systola.com/support/kb100006): Remote-access support tool for Windows. - [Remote Support Module for Mac](https://systola.com/support/kb100007): Remote-access support tool for macOS. - [One-Time Password Validator](https://systola.com/support/kb200002): OTP validation utility. - [Controlling Unmanaged Users in Softerra Adaxes](https://systola.com/support/kb200003): KB guidance for Adaxes user management. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://systola.com/privacy): GDPR-compliant privacy policy. - [Imprint (Impressum)](https://systola.com/impressum): Legal company information. - [GitHub](https://github.com/systola): Systola's open-source repositories. - [VhdxTool](https://systola.com/support/kb100005): Utility for working with VHDX disk images. - [VhdxTool Release Notes](https://systola.com/support/kb200001): Version history for VhdxTool.